Principles of the Constitution Chapter 3, Section 4.

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Five Fundamental Principles Chapter 3 Section 4. Popular Sovereignty Supreme power belongs to the people We the people… Examples: Electing the President.

Advertisements

7 Major Principles of the U.S. Constitution

Basic Principles of the United States Constitution

Basic Principles of the United States Constitution Goal 2.01.

Chapter 3 Section 4.  Representative Democracy – a government in which the citizens choose a smaller group to govern on their behalf  Republic – any.

Chapter 3: The Constitution A Blueprint for Government

Principles of the Constitution Chapter 3, Section 4.

7 Principles of the Constitution How Does the Constitution Work.

Principles Underlying the Constitution

THE CONSTITUTION  “The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the.

Framework & Underlying Principles of Constitution Dee Ann Owens.

Supreme Court Quiz (open book) What article is the Judicial Branch in the Constitution? The Congress makes the laws, the President enforces the laws, the.

Constitution: An Overview US History. Constitution: Structure of Government Remember: –Declaration of Independence (1776) Declared reasons why the colonies.

7 Principles of the Constitution

6 Basic Principles of the Constitution. 1. Popular Sovereignty All Power is held by the People The power to govern is given through the Constitution Amendments.

7 Principles of Government

Student DescriptionTeacher DescriptionWhat’s New, Confusing, Connection, Question, etc. -Legislature -Constitution -Checks and Balances -Federalism -Separation.

7 Basic Principles of the Constitution. 1. Popular Sovereignty All Power is held by the People The power to govern is given through the Constitution (Social.

7 Principles of the Constitution

Basic Principles of the United States Constitution.

Chapter 4.1 Powers and Responsibilities Set up by US Constitution The US Constitution was founded on 5 principles –What was the goal? To make a government.

7 Principles of the Constitution How Does the Constitution Work??

7 Principles of the Constitution

Principles underlying the Constitution Chapter 3 section 4.

7 PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT EXAMPLES. WHICH PRINCIPLE IS THIS… The United States let each state decided if they wanted slavery.

Federal Government Vocabulary 1.Constitution 2.Amendment 3.Bill of Rights 4.Individual Rights 5.Federalism 6.Popular Sovereignty 7.Limited Government 8.Checks.

Chapter 3, Section 4 Principles Underlying the Constitution.

Five Fundamental Principles Chapter 3 Section 4. Popular Sovereignty Supreme power belongs to the people “We the people…” Examples: Electing the President.

Seven Principles of the Constitution Objective: Identify the principles contained in the Constitution and the process of amending it.

Constitutional Principles. Starter What are the goals of government according to the Preamble?

7 Principles of the Constitution

7 Principles of the Constitution

Federal Government Vocabulary

7 Principles of the Government

Which KiTE do you think can fly successfully?

7 Principles of Government FLIP RCS

What is Government?

Principles of the Constitution

7 Principles of the Constitution

7 Principles of the Constitution

7 Principles and 3 Branches of Govt.

10/31/ Warm Up #6 What is a right that you don’t have but you feel that you should have? Explain.

AGENDA COLLECT PRESIDENT HW

7 Principles of the Constitution

8.1 Principles of the Constitution

6 Basic Principles of the Constitution

Underlying Principles

7 Principles of Government

7 principles for 7th Grade

7 Principles of the Constitution

7 Principles of Government

Unit 2 The U.S. Constitution

Principles of the Constitution

Unit 7 7 PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION MR. Dickerson.

Constitution handbook

Principles Underlying the Constitution

7 Principles of the Constitution

8.1 Principles of the Constitution

Bellringer, August 28th On a separate sheet of paper, create a list of powers YOU would grant to the Chief Executive (i.e. president, prime minister, etc.)

Principles of the Constitution: Popular Sovereignty Checks & Balances Separation of Powers Limited Government Federalism.

Interpreting the Constitution Principles Underlying the Constitution

7 PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION.

Warm Up – February 4 Answer the following questions on a post it:

Seven Principles of The Constitution

Homework There are three different levels of government – federal, state and local. What are some activities or responsibilities of each branch that.

Principles of the Constitution

Answers Bank Terms Bank

7 Principles of the Constitution

Constitutional Handbook

Presentation transcript:

Principles of the Constitution Chapter 3, Section 4

Review Constitution Structure  Hand back quizzes and discuss. Collect.  Complete constitution prompts and discuss each. Put on p. 33.  Read 3.4 in textbook. Complete each part of the organizer. Sheet goes on p. 34.

Popular Sovereignty  What is popular sovereignty?  Define Republic.  Why do you think people don’t vote?

Rule of Law  Define rule of law.  What limits are placed on our government?  Examples?  What happens if a member of government breaks the law?  Examples?

Separation Powers  Define Separation of Powers.  What is the function of each branch? MakesLaws EnforcesLaws Interprets Laws

Checks and Balances  Define Checks and Balances.  Do examples on sheet.

Page 35  On the top line, redefine Federalism.  Give 1 example of an area each level of government controls:  National  State  Local  Define each of these: Give an example.  Expressed powers:  Implied powers:  Reserved powers:  Concurrent powers:

Federalism Venn Diagram, p. 35 Below definitions Powers Denied to the Fed. Gov’t Powers Denied to the States Expressed Powers Reserved Powers Concurrent Powers

The Amendment Process Federalism  Why is the Amendment Process a good example of Federalism ?  Why did the Framers make it so difficult to amend the Constitution?

Exit Ticket What right ensures popular sovereignty in our country? 2. What are the 3 branches of government? 3. Name one check the President has over Congress. 4. What is one example of a reserved power? 5. What happens if the President breaks the law?