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Principles of the Constitution

Principles of the Constitution. Federalism. Power is divided between the National And State Governments National Government is Supreme. Supremacy. Supreme law of the Land All people are held to the law. Separation of powers.

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Principles of the Constitution

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  1. Principles of the Constitution

  2. Federalism Power is divided between the National And State Governments National Government is Supreme

  3. Supremacy Supreme law of the Land All people are held to the law

  4. Separation of powers • Federal power is separated into 3 branches; Legislative, Executive, & Judicial

  5. Checks and Balances Each branch can check the others No one branch can dominate another

  6. Republican form of Government • Representatives are freely elected for limited terms by the people (popular sovereignty)

  7. Limited Government • Power of the national government is limited by Constitution

  8. Bill of Rights Protection from a strong government

  9. Flexibility Ability to change with the times: elastic clause, amendment process, judicial review

  10. Goals of the Constitution • “We the people of the United States, in order to • form a more perfect Union, • establish justice, • insure domestic tranquility, • provide for the common defense, • promote the general welfare, • and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America.”

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