7 Principles of the Government Ideas in the U.S. Constitution Limited Government Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Federalism Separation of Powers Checks & Balances Individual Rights
7 Principles of the Constitution Separation of Powers Term used to describe the 3 branches of the U.S. government Articles I, II, III
SEPARATION OF POWERS Explain the meaning Make it happen
Congress (representatives) SEPARATION OF POWERS Congress (representatives) President Obama Supreme Court
7 Principles of the Constitution Balances Power Checks & Balances System that does not allow any one branch of the government to have too much power Articles I, II, III
Legislative Executive (President) Judicial (Supreme Court) Congress can impeach/remove the president & override a veto Legislative (Congress - representatives) Executive (President) The president can veto a law Congress makes The Senate confirms the president’s nominations. The President nominates judges. The Supreme Court can declare laws and presidential acts unconstitutional. Judicial (Supreme Court)
Unit 4 Test Review