The framers used building blocks upon which to write the foundation of the Constitution

A government in which the people rule POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

A government in which the people vote for their political representatives REPUBLICANISM

A system of government in which the states and national government share powers FEDERALISM

The government is divided into three branches: executive, judicial and legislative SEPARATION OF POWERS

Each branch has certain controls over the other branches CHECKS AND BALANCES

Everyone in the government must follow the same rules – from average person to the President LIMITED GOVERNMENT

Guarantees certain personal liberties and privileges to everyone INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

According to the principle of sovereignty, who holds the final ruling power???

Popular Sovereignty Answer: People hold the final power – voting and protesting, etc

Why is limited government known as the “Rule of Law” ??

Limited Government Answer: Because no one including government officials, is above the law or the Constitution

Federal system National Powers Make money Declare war Regulate interstate and foreign trade Create and maintain armed forces Make copyright and patent laws Establish Foreign Policy, post office and federal courts Admit new states to the nation.

Federal System State Powers Create corporation laws Regulate trade within state Establish / maintain schools Establish local governments Make laws about marriage and divorce Conduct elections Provide for public safety

Federal System State and National – Shared Powers Public Welfare Criminal Justice Charter Banks Raise Taxes Borrow Money