U.S. Government 101 Notes Organizer

U.S. Government 101 notes organizer Constitution Government only has the powers that the Constitution gives it  Separation of Powers divides power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch  Checks and Balances Each branch of government has the power to limit the actions of the other two Federalism The federal government and state governments share power Representative Government Citizens elect representatives to run government based on the peoples needs Executive Branch ______Main Duties 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Legislative Branch ______Main Duties 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Judicial Branch ______Main Duty 1. Analyzing the Constitution pgs. 164-189- the document established our framework of government. Americans expect government to defend justice and liberty and provide peace and safety from foreign enemies.

1. What are the first 3 words of the Constitution (preamble)

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2. Legislative Branch Qualifications for the House of Reps. (Article 1 sec. 1-2)

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Senate Qualifications 1.______

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3. Executive Branch Presidential Qualifications (Article 2 sec. 1)

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