7 Principles of the Constitution

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7 Principles of the Constitution

How to remember the 7 principles: “People like rootbeer floats, Skittles, and chocolate ice cream.” People=Popular Sovereignty Like=Limited Government Rootbeer=Republicanism Floats=Federalism Skittles=Separation of Powers Chocolate=Checks and Balances Ice Cream=Individual Rights

Principle: Popular Sovereignty Explanation Example The people are the final authority in government. The government receives its authority from the PEOPLE. “We the People” from the preamble.

Principle: Limited Government Explanation Example The government is NOT all-powerful. It is limited to the power given to it by the Constitution. The government must obey the same laws as all Americans.

Principle: Republicanism Explanation Example The people rule through elected representatives. U.S. citizens elect Congress & the President.

Principle: Federalism Explanation Example The sharing of power between the state and federal (national) governments. Federal power- defense State power- education and marriage laws

Principle: Separation of Powers Explanation Example The power of the national government is separated into 3 equal branches Legislative: Makes laws Executive: Enforces laws Judicial: Judges laws

Principle: Checks and Balances Explanation Example Each branch of the national government has the ability to check, or control, the power of the other 2 branches. The president can veto a bill. OR Senate approves Presidential appointments

Principle: Individual Rights Explanation Example Unalienable rights of the people that the government must protect. Freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, & speech are protected in the Bill of Rights.