Chapter 5 Section 3 Questions

1. Chapter 5 Section 3 Questions • It is not our government’s goal under the Constitution to _______________________. • The Constitution is organized into _____________. • The Constitution is based on the idea of __________________. • All of the following limit the government’s power, except ______________________.

2. The Supreme Law of the Land The Goals of our Government The Articles The plan for our government is organized into 7 Articles: The Legislative Branch The executive Branch The Judicial Branch The States Amending the Constitution The Supremacy of the Constitution Ratification • The Constitution begins with an introduction. This Preamble lists 6 goals of our government. • To form a more perfect Union • To Establish Justice • To Insure Domestic Tranquility • To Provide For The Common Defense • To Promote General Welfare • To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves & Our Prosperity.

3. Limited Government • The Constitution creates a government with limited powers. • Federalism, separation of powers, & checks and balances restrict the government’s power. • Federalism – some powers belong to the national government & some belong to the states. Some power is shared: delegated, concurrent & reserved powers. • Separation of power prevents from abuse of power. • Checks and Balances prevents power abuse.

4. Chapter 5 Section 3 Questions • It is not our government’s goal under the Constitution to protect against taxation. • The Constitution is organized into articles. • The Constitution is based on the idea of popular sovereignty. • All of the following limit the government’s power, except priority of federal law.