1. Please take out a blank piece of paper
Also pick up the papers from the cart

2. Principles of Government

3. Popular Sovereignty The government receives its power from the people
Essentially the idea that the people rule

4. Limited Government
The government only has as much power as the people give it
In what ways is our government limited?

5. Separation of Powers
The FEDERAL government is divided into 3 branches to prevent abuse of power
Which philosopher?

6. Checks and Balances Each branch of government can restrain the other 2
This makes government less efficient, but protects the people

7. Federalism
Division of power between the states and national governments
Reserved powers – powers reserved for the states
ex: educational system, regulations of controlled substances within state lines
Delegated powers – powers delegated to the national government
ex: declaring war, coining money, etc.
Concurrent powers – powers held by both the states and national government
ex: collecting taxes

8. Preamble to the Constitution
We the people…..
Who did this refer to then?
Now?