7 Major Principles of the U.S. Constitution

Seven Principles of the U. S. Constitution Chapter 4 Section 1 Name: Seven Principles of the U. S. Constitution   Republicanism Voters hold sovereign power. People choose their representatives in government   Limited Government Government only has powers granted by people. Article I states powers Bill of Rights=rights of the people. “Rule of Law”=nobody is above the law.   Federalism Power to govern is shared by nation and states. States deal with own needs, and may act together. Enumerated Powers=nation Reserved Powers=states Concurrent Powers=shared by nation and state Constitution is supreme law of land. Popular Sovereignty The government gets its power from the people

Checks and Balances Individual Rights Separation of Powers   Checks and Balances Individual Rights Each branch may check, or limit, the power of another branch. Bill of Rights became a part of the Constitution in 1791. First 10 Amendments Provide basic liberties and rights to people The 17 Amendments after BoR expand our rights and adjust certain provisions of Constitution. Three branches: Legislative Executive Judicial