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THE CONSTITUTION

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THE CONSTITUTION

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    1. THE CONSTITUTION CHAPTER 3

    2. Section 1—The Six Basic Principles The Constitution is the nation’s Fundamental Law. What does this mean? Constitution is very short. Why is this considered a strength? Basketball Analogy

    3. Section 1—The Six Basic Principles Popular Sovereignty All political power belongs to the people; people are the source of governmental power. Clear in Preamble “We the People” Clear in elections for governmental officials Clear in ability to amend the constitution.

    4. Section 1—The Six Basic Principles Limited Government The government may only do those things that people have given it the power to do Aspect of popular sovereignty Constitutionalism Rule of Law Const. has many explicit prohibitions on governmental power Bill of Rights. “The government shall pass no law”

    5. Section 1—The Six Basic Principles Separation of Powers Separation of Powers. How does this protect the people? This division of power is written directly into the Constitution in the first three Articles of the Constitution.

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