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THE CONSTITUTION

Explore the key constitutional principles of the American government, including the separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, limited government, individual rights, judicial review, and popular sovereignty.

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THE CONSTITUTION

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  1. THE CONSTITUTION Key Constitutional Principles

  2. Concept 1: Separation of Powers A way of dividing power among three branches of government in which members of the House of Representatives, the Senate, the president, and the federal courts are selected by and responsible to different constituencies.

  3. A government structure that gives each of the three branches of government some degree of oversight and control over the actions of the others Concept 2: Checks and Balances

  4. System of government in which power is divided between the national government and the state governments and in which independent states are bound together under one national government Concept 3: Federalism

  5. Concept 4: Limited Government A type of government in which its functions and powers are written, limited, and restricted by law to protect the citizenry. National Government • May not violate the Bill of Rights • May not impose export taxes among states • May not use money from the Treasury without the passage and approval of an appropriations bill • May not change state boundaries State Government • May not enter into treaties with other countries • May not print money • May not tax imports or exports • May not Impair obligations of contracts • May not suspend a person's rights without due process

  6. The Bill of Rights (first 10 Amendments) was added to protect the rights of individuals. This was to ensure the government did not pass or enforce any law that could severely limit the rights of people. Concept 5: Individual Rights/Liberties

  7. Powers are granted to the judiciary to review and interpret laws. They may uphold or overturn legislation. Concept 6: Judicial Review

  8. This concept provides that the people vote for their government. They elect candidates and decide the issues. Concept 7: Popular Sovereignty

  9. Cartoon #1Which constitutional principle is represented in this cartoon? What is the message the cartoonist is trying to get across? What symbols does the cartoonist use?

  10. Cartoon #2Which constitutional principle is represented in this cartoon? What is the message the cartoonist is trying to get across? What symbols does the cartoonist use?

  11. Cartoon #3Which constitutional principle is represented in this cartoon? What is the message the cartoonist is trying to get across? What symbols does the cartoonist use?

  12. Cartoon #4Which constitutional principle is represented in this cartoon? What is the message the cartoonist is trying to get across? What symbols does the cartoonist use?

  13. Cartoon #5Which constitutional principle is represented in this cartoon? What is the message the cartoonist is trying to get across? What symbols does the cartoonist use?

  14. Cartoon #6Which constitutional principle is represented in this cartoon? What is the message the cartoonist is trying to get across? What symbols does the cartoonist use?

  15. Cartoon #7Which constitutional principle is represented in this cartoon? What is the message the cartoonist is trying to get across? What symbols does the cartoonist use?

  16. Group Activity In your group, make a poster about the assigned principle of government. Be sure to include: -At least 5 pictures -The definition of your principle -At least two examples -List at least ONE other country that has a similar (or the same) principle in their government -Rank your principle in comparison to the other five principles of government

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