1. The Constitution is Built on 6 Key Principles

2. 6 Basic Principles Constitution
Notes – Bubble Map
6 Basic Principles Constitution
Summarize the definition of each and create a symbol that represents each principle.

3. Popular Sovereignty
People are the only source of governmental power.

4. Come up with an Example…
Work with your partner to come up with an example of popular sovereignty under our government system.

5. Limited Government
Government is NOT all-powerful, it may do only what the people have given it power to do.
The government must obey the law.

6. Come up with an Example…
Work with your partner to come up with an example of limited government under our government system.

7. Separation of Powers
Governmental power needs to be divided between branches of government.
Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government.

8. Come up with an Example…
Work with your partner to come up with an example of separation of powers under our government system.

9. Checks and Balances
Each branch has certain powers with which it can check operations and balance the power of the other two.

10. Come up with an Example…
Work with your partner to come up with an example of checks and balances under our government system.

11. Judicial Review
The power to decide whether what the government does is in accord with what the Constitution provides.
The SC case Marbury vs. Madison established this power

12. Come up with an Example…
Work with your partner to come up with an example of judicial review under our government system.

13. Federalism
The division of power among a central government and several regional governments (states).

14. Come up with an Example…
Work with your partner to come up with an example of federalism under our government system.

15. And now for a….

16. 1.
The people are the source of all governmental authority.
Answer: Popular Sovereignty

17. 2.
The president is responsible for executing, enforcing and administering the law.
Answer: Separation of powers

18. 3.
Congress must have a two-thirds vote in each house to override a veto.
Answer: Checks and Balances

19. 4.
This practice was established in Marbury v. Madison.
Answer: Judicial Review

20. 5.
Each state determines their own educational requirements.
Answer: Federalism

21. 6.
Only Congress has the power to declare war.
Answer: Separation of Powers

22. 7.
Presidential appointees are subject to approval by the Senate.
Answer: Checks and Balances

23. 8.
In most states, citizens pay both state and federal income tax.
Answer: Federalism

24. 9.
Government may exercise only those powers delegated to it.
Answer: Limited Government

25. 10.
Federal courts may declare illegal any government action violating the Constitution.
Answer: Judicial Review

26. 11.
Government can govern only with the consent of the people.
Answer: Popular Sovereignty

27. 12.
All treaties made by the President must be ratified by the Senate.
Answer: Checks and Balances

28. 13.
The Supreme Court has struck down more than 900 state laws as unconstitutional.
Answer: Judicial Review

29. 14.
Powers not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution are retained by the states.
Answer: Federalism

30. And the winner is…