1. Constitution of the United States

2. Principles of the Constitution
Popular Sovereignty –
Federalism –
Separation of Powers –
Checks and Balances –
Limited Government -
Pop Sov. -who holds the absolute power, Fed. – system of state & fed. Govt., Sep. of Powers – 3 branches, Checks & Bal – power divided equally, Judicial Review – supreme court can declare laws and actions unconstitutional, Limited Govt. – govt. can only do what is permitted by the const.

3. Popular Sovereignty
Rule by the people. People are the source of government power (consent of the governed)
Voting in national, state, county, city, and school board elections

4. Federalism
Power is divided between national and state government

5. Separation of Powers
Power is divided between the 3 Branches of Government
Legislative
Executive
Judicial

6. Checks and Balances Each branch checks the power of the other two
No one branch will become too powerful

7. Limited Government The Constitution limits the power of government
Government power is not absolute
Government must follow the Constitution and Bill of Rights

8. Assignment Complete side two of your notes.
Prepare for a principles of the Constitution Quiz.