1. Principles of the Constitution
Unit 5
Principles of the Constitution

2. I. Influences A. European 1. Magna Carta (1215)
Limited Government
Rule of Law
2. English Bill of Rights (1689)
Rights to the people (BOR)

3. 3. John Locke 4. Baron de Montesquieu
Natural Rights: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
4. Baron de Montesquieu
Separation of Power

4. II. Ideas
A. Popular Sovereignty
1. We the people
Power to the people

5. B. Federalism I. Sharing power between the federal & state govts.

6. 1I. Powers A. ERC Enumerated: specifically given to congress
Reserved: belong to the states
Concurrent: shared powers

7. B. Separation of Powers 1. Legislative, Executive, & Judicial 2
B. Separation of Powers 1. Legislative, Executive, & Judicial 2. Checks & Balances: maintain balance in power