1. 7 Principles of the Government
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Individual Rights

2. 7 Principles of the Constitution
Unalienable rights
Individual Rights
Economic rights related to property
Political rights related to freedom of speech and press
Personal rights related to bearing arms and maintaining private residences
The Bill of Rights and The Preamble

3. 7 Principles of the Constitution
To have boundaries
Limited Government
The Constitution and laws define the limits of those in power so they cannot take advantage of their elected, appointed, or inherited positions.
Everyone, including all authority figures, must obey the laws (rule of law).
Government is restricted in what it may do.
Articles I, II, and III

4. 7 Principles of the Constitution
Power comes from the people
Popular Sovereignty
Political power rests with the people who can create, alter, and abolish government
People express themselves through voting and free participation in government.
9th Amendment and The Preamble: “We the people…”

5. 7 Principles of the Constitution
People vote for REPresentatives
REPublicanism
a philosophy of limited government with elected representatives serving at the will of the people
government is based on the consent of the governed
The Preamble and Article I

6. Activity: Illustrated Metaphors
Read each description of the principle of government
Then create an illustrated metaphor (drawing) that reflects that principle.