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Examining an Image What do you see? 1

an underlying basis or principle for something What is a foundation? an underlying basis or principle for something   Example: The foundation of our government consists of five inherited principles. 2

How did the Framers of the Constitution use inherited principles to create a unique form of government to empower “We the People”? Lesson 5, Unit 2 3

So, what is a principle? a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning 4

What are the fundamental principles that serve as a foundation for our system of government? 5

Fundamental Constitutional Principles Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Rule of Law Limited Government Equality an individual enters into society with certain basic rights and that no government can deny these rights individuals willingly surrender some of their natural or inalienable rights in exchange for protection by the society in the form of laws and rules the authority of government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power People’s right and duty to “alter or abolish” government that acts against the common interest or threatens the safety of the people without cause the condition of being equal, or the same in quality, measure, esteem or value especially before the law all people and institutions must follow the laws, which are fairly applied to everyone governmental power is restricted by law, usually in a written constitution

Comparing Principles and Mechanisms a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning Mechanism a process or system that is used to produce a particular result 7

Bring the attention of your audience over a key concept using icons or illustrations 8

Written Constitution with Delegated Powers Definition/Description Constitutional Mechanism Written Constitution with Delegated Powers Definition/Description Where is it found? Which foundational principles does this mechanism promote and/or protect? 9

Written Constitution with Delegated Powers Constitutional Mechanism: Written Constitution with Delegated Powers Examples of Delegated Powers Listed in Article I, Section 8: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes…; To borrow money on the credit of the United States; To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes;… To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, … To establish Post Offices … To constitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme Court;… To declare War… Written Constitution with Delegated Powers 10

Constitutional Mechanism: Federalism Federalism 11

Federalism The 10th Amendment Constitutional Mechanism: “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.” Federalism 12

Constitutional Mechanism: Federalism Which constitutional principles does this mechanism protect or promote? Inalienable Rights/Social Compact? Popular Sovereignty? Rule of Law? Limited Government? Equality? Federalism 13

The Task: Small Group Discussion: How do we describe this mechanism? Identify a reporter for your group Discuss the questions below Be prepared to share your group’s thinking with the whole class. Small Group Discussion: How do we describe this mechanism? Which principles of the constitution does this mechanism protect or promote? How does this mechanism protect or promote these principles? 14

Representative Government/ Republicanism Constitutional Mechanism: Representative Government/Republicanism a way for citizens have a voice in their government by electing people to represent their interests and concerns Example: Elections for House, Senate, and President Principles Supported: Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Rule of Law Representative Government/ Republicanism 15

Separation of Powers Principles Supported: Constitutional Mechanism: a mechanism or constitutional structure that divides powers and responsibilities of government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches   Examples found in Articles I-III of the Constitution: Legislative branch has the power to pass laws Executive branch has the power to execute the laws Judicial branch has the power to interpret what the law means. Separation of Powers Principles Supported: Limited Government Rule of Law 16

Checks and Balances Principles Supported: Constitutional Mechanism: A mechanism or constitutional structure that empowers each branch of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) to amend or veto acts of another branch   Principles Supported: Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Rule of Law Checks and Balances 17

Constitutional Mechanism: Amendment Process the method described in the Constitution by which the Constitution can be adapted to changes over time   Example: Article V of the U.S. Constitution provides for an amendment process. Principles Supported: Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Rule of Law Equality Amendment Process 18

Constitutional Mechanism: Bill of Rights personal, political, and economic freedoms that are guaranteed from unjustified government interference Principles Supported: Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Rule of Law Equality Bill of Rights 19

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Benjamin Franklin on Popular Sovereignty "In free governments, the rulers are the servants and the people their superiors and sovereigns” Describe and explain how at least three constitutional mechanisms promote or protect popular sovereignty Benjamin Franklin (2003). The Political Thought of Benjamin Franklin. Edited by Ralph Ketchum; Hackett Publishing. p. 398. 21