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The Constitution: Framework and Principles of Government

This document outlines the framework and procedures of the government, setting limits within each branch. It includes the preamble and seven articles, along with 27 amendments. Basic principles like Popular Sovereignty, Limited Government, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Judicial Review, and Federalism are highlighted. Popular Sovereignty emphasizes power residing with the people, while Limited Government stresses government's lack of absolute power. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances ensure equal and independent branches subject to constitutional restraints. Judicial Review allows courts to deem governmental actions unconstitutional, established by Marbury v. Madison. Federalism divides power between central and regional governments, exemplified by the US National government and 50 State governments.

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The Constitution: Framework and Principles of Government

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  1. The Constitution Chapter 3.1

  2. Outline of the Constitution • 1. brief document that sets out the framework and procedures of our government • 2. sets limits within each branch of government. • 3. Preamble-intro • 4. Seven articles-sections • 5. Amendemnts-27

  3. 6 Basic Principles • 1. Popular Sovereignty • 2. Limited Government • 3. Separation of Powers • 4. Checks and Balances • 5.Judicial Review • 6. Federalism

  4. Popular Sovereignty • Power resides with the people

  5. Limited Government • Government is not all powerful. • Government only has power it is given. • Government must obey the law. • Constitutionalism: the government must be conducted according to constitutional principles.

  6. Separation of Powers • In presidential form of government there is a separation of power between the 3 branches. • 3 separate distinct branches; all coequal

  7. Checks and Balances • Each branch being coequal are co-independent. • Each branch subject to a number of constitutional checks (restraints) by the other branches. • Chart pg. 68 with examples

  8. Judicial Review • Power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action • Can declare an act of government unconstitutional- null and void. • Established by Marbury v. Madison (1803)

  9. Federalism • The division of power between a central government and several regional governments. • US National government and the 50 State governments • Compromise between a strong central government and a weak confederation.

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