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Bellringer

Learn about the 7 major principles of the Constitution, including popular sovereignty, republicanism, federalism, separation of powers, balance of power, limited government, and individual rights.

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Bellringer

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  1. Bellringer 1/9 &1/10 What are the 7 major principles of the Constitution?

  2. What are the 7 Principles of the Constitution? • 1. Popular sovereignty, meaning rule by the people2. Republicanism, meaning the right to vote for representatives3. Federalism meaning power is shared between the national and state governments4. Separation of powers into branches that make, enforce or interpret laws5. Balance of Power - controls (checks) can be made on the other branches6. Limited government - everyone is bound by the US Constitution7. Individual rights - personal freedoms are guaranteed by the Bill of Rights

  3. Essential Question • Does a good general make a good president? Evaluate the presidency of Washington using your information from Chapter 6 and what you learned from today.

  4. Bill of Rights Activity • I will give your group a scenario card and you will figure out what Bill of Rights (1-10) it applies to. • You can pull up the Bill of Rights for reference

  5. Nearpod

  6. Extra websites: • https://quizlet.com/3218038/amendments-1-10-flash-cards/ • https://www.google.com/search?q=whiskey+rebellion%2C+jays+treaty%2C+and+Pinckneys+Treaty+from+Washington%27s+presidency&rlz=1C1SKPL_enUS413US415&oq=whiskey+rebellion%2C+jays+treaty%2C+and+Pinckneys+Treaty+from+Washington%27s+presidency&aqs=chrome..69i57.31285j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 http://www.government-and-constitution.org/us-constitution/7-principles-of-the-constitution.htm http://billofrightsinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Middle-School-BOR-Lesson-with-Answer-Key.pdf http://www.loc.gov/jukebox/recordings/detail/id/3315/

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