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Influence of the U.S. Constitution on World Political Systems

Influence of the U.S. Constitution on World Political Systems. 10.1.3. Federalism. The national government and the state governments share power. Separation of Powers. Government roles are divided among different branches, with no one branch holding all the power. Popular Sovereignty.

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Influence of the U.S. Constitution on World Political Systems

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  1. Influence of the U.S. Constitution on WorldPolitical Systems 10.1.3

  2. Federalism • The national government and the state governments share power.

  3. Separation of Powers • Government roles are divided among different branches, with no one branch holding all the power.

  4. Popular Sovereignty • The government gets its authority from the people and reflects their will.

  5. Individual Rights • Liberties and privileges are guaranteed to each citizen.

  6. In the US Constitution Write the following response in the box you believe matches under the “In the US Constitution Section”

  7. There are three branches of government: legislative (Congress), executive (the president), and judicial (the courts).

  8. The Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of speech, religion, the press, and other rights.

  9. The preamble says, “We the people of the United States… do ordain and establish this Constitution…” which indicates that government power comes from the people.

  10. Powers are shared between the national government and the 50 state governments.

  11. In the world Today

  12. In South Africa, power is shared between the national government and the governments of the nine provinces.

  13. South Korea has three branches of government: parliament, a court system, and a president.

  14. The United Nations Declaration of Human Rights says that “all human beings are born free and equal” and should have certain rights.

  15. The Japanese Constitution begins by saying that the government’s power comes from the people and shall be used by them for their own benefit.

  16. Homework • Read through Prologue Section 4 • (pgs.24-29). • Define all 7 terms • Answer Questions 3-5 in the section review • EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE DONE IN YOUR NOTEBOOK!!!

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