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The Principles of the United States Constitution

Explore the essential principles of the United States Constitution including popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, limited government, and individual rights. Learn how these principles shape the nation's governance.

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The Principles of the United States Constitution

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  1. The Principles of the United States Constitution

  2. I. Popular Sovereignty • The people hold the ultimate authority • A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them. • Ted Cruz and John Cornyn are our elected officials in Congress

  3. II. REPUBLICANISM • People exercise their power by voting • People elect THEIR political representatives

  4. III. Federalism • The division or sharing of power between States and the National Government • Some powers are shared • The National Government has the “supreme power”

  5. IV. Separation of Powers • No one holds “too much” power • Legislative branch makes the laws • Executive branch carries out the laws • Judicial branch interprets the laws

  6. V. Checks and Balances • Prevents the abuse of power in government • Each branch can check each other branch

  7. VI. Limited Government • Framers wanted to guard against tyranny • Government is limited to the power given them in the Constitution. • The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed

  8. VII. INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS • Personal liberties • Privileges • Found in BILL OF RIGHTS • Examples: free speech, religion, meeting peacefully, press, right to bear arms, no cruel or unusual punishment, etc

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