1. Principles
of the Constitution

2. rule by the people. comes from preamble.
Popular Sovereignty
rule by the people. comes from preamble.

3. Republicanism
a form of government in which people elect representatives to create and enforce laws

4. division of power between the national and state governments
Federalism
division of power between the national and state governments

5. Separation of Powers
dividing the powers of government among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. articles 1,2,3.

6. Checks and Balances
A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches in order to prevent abuse of power

7. groups/individuals cannot bypass the law to serve their own interests
Limited Government
groups/individuals cannot bypass the law to serve their own interests

8. Judicial Review
A court's authority to examine an executive or legislative act and to invalidate that act if it is contrary to constitutional principles.

9. Principles of the Constitution ART ASSIGNMENT
Pick 2 principles of the Constitution and illustrate them WITHOUT writing the actual principle!