Principles of the Constitution

rule by the people. comes from preamble. Popular Sovereignty rule by the people. comes from preamble.

Republicanism a form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws

division of power between the national and state governments Federalism division of power between the national and state governments

Separation of Powers dividing the powers of government among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. articles 1,2,3.

Checks and Balances A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

groups/individuals cannot bypass the law to serve their own interests Limited Government groups/individuals cannot bypass the law to serve their own interests

Judicial Review A court's authority to examine an executive or legislative act and to invalidate that act if it is contrary to constitutional principles.

Principles of the Constitution ART ASSIGNMENT Pick 2 principles of the Constitution and illustrate them WITHOUT writing the actual principle!