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6 PRINCIPLES OF OUR CONSTITUTION

Explore the fundamental principles that shaped our Constitution, including limited government, popular sovereignty, separation of powers, checks and balances, and judicial review. Learn how federalism divides powers between the federal and state governments. Discover how these principles ensure a government that is accountable, fair, and respects individual freedoms.

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6 PRINCIPLES OF OUR CONSTITUTION

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  1. 6 PRINCIPLES OF OUR CONSTITUTION

  2. LIMITED GOVERNMENT • Framers afraid of Monarchy • Gave GOV specific powers –Articles 1-3 • Gave GOV restrictions on limits of individual freedoms-Bill of Rights • Made it so GOV is not above the law-Rule of Law

  3. POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY • PEOPLE ARE THE ULTIMATE SOURCE OF POWER AND AUTHORITY

  4. SEPARATION OF POWERS • Prevented the rise of tyranny • 3 branches of GOV • No branch could dominate the other

  5. Checks and Balances • Each branch independent • But also has power over the others

  6. JUDICIAL REVIEW • Whether passed laws violate the CONSTITUTION • Not Specifically stated in the Constitution

  7. FEDERALISM • SOME LAWS APPLY TO FEDERAL GOV • SOME LAWS APPLY TO STATE GOV

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