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Major Principles of the Constitution

Major Principles of the Constitution. Goals/Focus. Be able to identify the Seven Major Principles of the Constitution. Give an Example of how each principle applies to today. What Are Principles?. A General statement of moral or political belief.

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Major Principles of the Constitution

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  1. Major Principles of the Constitution

  2. Goals/Focus • Be able to identify the Seven Major Principles of the Constitution. • Give an Example of how each principle applies to today.

  3. What Are Principles? • A General statement of moral or political belief. • They are the rules/laws set forth in the Constitution. • Provide solutions to problems of a representative government.

  4. What Are Those Principles? There are Seven Major Principles: • Popular Sovereignty • Republicanism • Limited Government • Federalism • Separation of Powers • Checks and Balances • Individual Rights

  5. 1.Popular Sovereignty • “We The People”…? • We the People reinforces the idea of “authority of the people”. • We the people are under the rule of the government, ONLY because we give the government consent to do so.

  6. 2. Republicanism • The people hold the power and elect representatives. • The representatives are responsible to make laws and to conduct government.

  7. 3. Limited Government • Idea is to prevent the strong central government from gaining to much power. • Government only has powers granted by the people.

  8. Protection from Government • Government only has powers granted to it by the people. • Government is also limited by the Constitution as Article I states what it can not do to individuals or states. • Example:Bill Of Rights • RULE OF LAW: No people or groups are above the law.

  9. 4. Federalism • Power is shared between the National and State Government. • Individual states can address issues that only effect their state. • if the issue is one that effects all Americans, then the National Government has authority.

  10. 3 Types of Government powers • Enumerated powers: belong only to the federal government. • Reserved powers: Powers retained by the state. • Concurrent powers: powers shared by state and federal government. Federal State Concurrent Enumerated Reserved

  11. The Federal System National National & State State • Concurrent Powers: • Enforce Laws • Establish Courts • Collect Taxes • Borrow Money • Provide for the general welfare • Reserved Powers: • Regulate trade within the state • Establish local government • Conduct elections • Establish schools • Enumerated Powers: • Regulate Trade • Coin Money • Provide an Army and Navy • Conduct Foreign affairs • Set up Federal Courts

  12. 5. Separation of Powers • Each branch of Government has its’ own responsibilities to help prevent corruption.

  13. 6. Checks &Balances • Each branch of government holds some control over the other two branches.

  14. 7. Individual Rights • Basic Liberties and rights of all citizens are guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. • Bill of Rights became part of the Constitution in 1791. • The first 10 Amendments establish our rights: (ex..Freedom of Speech, Press, Assembly, Religion, and trial by Jury)

  15. Review: • What is a Principle? • What are the seven Principles of the Constitution? • What is an example of each Principle?

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