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Goals and Principles of the Constitution

Learn about the key leaders, principles, and goals of the U.S. Constitution. Dive into the Preamble, Articles, Amendments, and the seven essential principles that shape the government. Explore the importance of popular sovereignty, limited government, and more.

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Goals and Principles of the Constitution

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  1. Goals and Principles of the Constitution Chapter 8-1

  2. Overview • Key Leadership • Know the seven principals of the Constitution • Six goals of the Preamble

  3. Current Government Leaders Chief Justice John Roberts Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi

  4. Read PLEASE READ PAGES 252-257

  5. Three Main Parts Preamble = Opening statement Articles = Provides framework for our government; main document Amendments = Legal changes to the main document

  6. Six Goals of the Preamble Secure Liberties Form unified nation Establish Justice Six Goals Ensure peace and order of home Promote government well being of all citizens Protect citizens against foreign attack

  7. Preamble Form a perfect union= a unified nation Establish justice = settle disputes Ensure Domestic Tranquility = peace and order at home Common Defense = protect against foreign attack General Welfare = well being of citizens Blessing of Liberty = freedom

  8. Seven Principles Republicanism Federalism Limited Government Separation of Powers Constitution Seven Principles Checks and Balances Individual Rights Popular Sovereignty

  9. Seven Principles Popular Sovereignty = gets authority from the people Limited Government = powers driven from Constitution; everyone must obey laws Separation of Powers = Balance government, three branches Checks and Balances = Safeguards against abuse of powers

  10. Continued Seven Principles Federalism = division of powers between central government and state Central government coins money, declares war State government establish schools, etc. Powers not defined are given to state Republicanism = citizens elect representatives to carry out their will Individual Rights = freedom of speech, religion, right to trial

  11. What are three main parts of the Constitution? Preamble, Articles and Amendments What are goals of the Preamble? Form a perfect union, establish justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, general welfare and blessings of liberty What are examples of principles? Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of power, checks and balances, federalism, republicanism, individual rights

  12. Review • Today we covered our current leaders • Discussed the seven principles and six goals of the Preamble

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