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Principles of the Constitution

Principles of the Constitution. Chapter 3 Section 4. Vocabulary:. Representative Democracy – a government in which the citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf Republic – any representative government headed by a president or similar leader, not a king or queen

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Principles of the Constitution

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  1. Principles of the Constitution Chapter 3 Section 4

  2. Vocabulary: • Representative Democracy – a government in which the citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf • Republic – any representative government headed by a president or similar leader, not a king or queen • Popular Sovereignty – the power of the government comes from the citizens

  3. Vocabulary (continued): • Rule of Law – the idea that the law applies to everybody, even those that govern • Separation of Powers – Splitting the authority of government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches • Checks and Balances – a system where each branch of government is able to limit the powers of the others

  4. Vocabulary (continued): • Federalism – a form of government in which power is divided between the national and state governments • Enumerated (Expressed) Powers – powers that are given only to the national (federal) government in the constitution • Reserved Powers – powers that only the state government can have

  5. Vocabulary (continued): • Concurrent Powers – Powers that are shared between the federal government and the state government

  6. 1. What are the 5 fundamental principles that the Framers embraced when writing the Constitution? • Popular Sovereignty • Rule of Law • Separation of Powers • Checks and Balances • Federalism

  7. 2. In a traditional republic how do the citizens express their will? Voting

  8. 3. How does the Constitution ensure popular sovereignty? • By providing the citizens with the opportunity to vote

  9. 4. What did the Framers do to prevent one person or group from becoming too powerful? • They divided the government into 3 branches • And create a system of checks and balances so the branches can control one another

  10. 5. Who was the Philosopher that believed the best way to protect the liberty of people is to have 3 branches of government? Baron de Montesquieu

  11. 6. What is one enumerated power that is given by the Constitution? • Print and Coin Money • Regulate International Trade • Establish a Postal System • Govern US Territories and Admit New States • Pass all Necessary and Proper Laws for governing the United States

  12. 7. What is one reserved power given to the states? • Provide for the Safety and Health of the State’s Citizens • Regulate Trade and Commerce in the State • Establish Local Government • Conduct Elections • Establish Public School Systems

  13. 8. What is one concurrent power shared by the state and national governments? • Enforce the Laws • Establish Courts • Collect Taxes • Borrow Money • Provide for the General Welfare of the People

  14. 9. What happens when a state law conflicts with a federal law? • The Federal Law is followed • Supremacy Clause!!!!!!!

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