American Government Chapter 3 Section 1.

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American Government Chapter 3 Section 1

Six Principles of the Constitution Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Judicial Review Federalism

Popular Sovereignty Populace is the ultimate source of authority Consent of the Governed Comes from John Locke

Limited Government Government must follow the laws of the nation. Nation of Laws vs. Nation of Men No Person is Above the Law

Separation of Powers Government is split into three branches Legislature – Makes Laws Judiciary – Interprets Laws Executive – Enforces Laws

Checks and Balances Each Branch holds some power over the Other Two Ensures no one branch Gaining Too Much Power

Executive Appoints Judges Approves or Vetoes Legislation Commander in Chief of Armed Forces

Legislature Confirms Executive Appointments Can Over-ride veto with Two-thirds majority vote Power of the Purse – Controls spending

Judiciary Interprets the Constitution Judicial Review Life terms once confirmed

Judicial Review Power to declare an Act of the President or the Congress Unconstitutional Usually exercised in landmark court cases Supreme Judicial body of the Nation

Federalism Two Levels of the Government National and Local Levels Extended down to Cities, etc. Some powers specific to each level, some shared