1. 7 Principles of the Government
Ideas in the U.S. Constitution
Limited Government
Popular Sovereignty
Republicanism
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks & Balances
Individual Rights

2. 7 Principles of the Constitution
Separation of Powers
Term used to describe the 3 branches of the U.S. government
Articles I, II, III

3. SEPARATION OF POWERS
Explain the meaning
Make it happen

4. Congress (representatives)
SEPARATION OF POWERS
Congress (representatives)
President Obama
Supreme Court

5. 7 Principles of the Constitution
Balances Power
Checks & Balances
System that does not allow any one branch of the government to have too much power
Articles I, II, III

6. Legislative Executive (President) Judicial (Supreme Court)
Congress can impeach/remove the president & override a veto
Legislative
(Congress -
representatives)
Executive
(President)
The president can veto a law Congress makes
The Senate confirms the president’s nominations.
The President nominates judges.
The Supreme Court can declare laws and presidential acts unconstitutional.
Judicial
(Supreme Court)

7. Unit 4 Test Review