1. 5 Basic Principles of the US Constitution Objective: Identify the five basic principles of the US Constitution through notes and reading a primary document (US Const.)

2. 5 Basic Principles POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY: all political power resides with the people; people rule; the consent of the governed POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY: all political power resides with the people; people rule; the consent of the governed “We the People….” - (Mayflower Compact)

3. 5 Basic Principles LIMITED GOVERNMENT: Government must obey the law no government is all-powerful and may only do that which the people give it the power to do. (Magna Carta) LIMITED GOVERNMENT: Government must obey the law no government is all-powerful and may only do that which the people give it the power to do. (Magna Carta) “Congress shall make no law….” – 1st amendment – 1st amendment

4. 5 Basic Principles SEPARATION OF POWERS: powers are distributed nationally to Congress, the President, SEPARATION OF POWERS: powers are distributed nationally to Congress, the President, and Supreme Court and Supreme Court Articles 1-3 Articles 1-3 Powers of the branches

5. 3 Branches of Government Legislative LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: power to make laws LEGISLATIVE BRANCH: power to make laws Congress = Senate House of (100, 2 per state) Representatives Richard Burr (435 based on pop.) Kay Hagan Sue Myrick (Dist.#9)

6. 3 Branches of Government Executive EXECUTIVE BRANCH: power to enforce laws EXECUTIVE BRANCH: power to enforce laws President – Barack Obama President – Barack Obama Vice President – Joe Biden Vice President – Joe Biden

7. 3 Branched of Government Judicial JUDICIAL BRANCH : power to interpret laws/Constitution JUDICIAL BRANCH : power to interpret laws/Constitution Supreme Court – Supreme Court – John Roberts, Chief Justice

8. 5 Basic Principles CHECKS AND BALANCES: Each branch of government is checked or restrained by the other two branches. CHECKS AND BALANCES: Each branch of government is checked or restrained by the other two branches. For example: For example: –The President can veto a law passed by Congress –Congress can override that veto –Congress can refuse the appointment of federal judges –Supreme Court can find a law unconstitutional

10. 5 Basic Principles FEDERALISM: division of power among National and State governments. FEDERALISM: division of power among National and State governments. Federal / National Govt. State Govt. Both (Fed. And State) Coins money Coins money Declares War Declares War Est. public Schools Est. public Schools Conducts elections Conducts elections Collects taxes Collects taxes Defines crimes & punishments Defines crimes & punishments

11. Types of Powers Reserved powers= STATE POWERS Reserved powers= STATE POWERS Delegated powers= FEDERAL/NATIONAL POWERS Delegated powers= FEDERAL/NATIONAL POWERS Concurrent powers= BOTH STATE and FEDERAL Concurrent powers= BOTH STATE and FEDERAL Inherent: given to national government because it is a sovereign state (ex: regulate immigration) Inherent: given to national government because it is a sovereign state (ex: regulate immigration) Expressed: WRITTEN IN THE CONSTITUTION (Congress may declare war) Expressed: WRITTEN IN THE CONSTITUTION (Congress may declare war) Implied: given to national Implied: given to national