Principles of the United States Constitution. Objective Analyze how the U. S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism,

Principles of the United States

Constitution

Principles of the United States

Constitution

ObjectiveObjectiveAnalyze how the U. S. Constitution

reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty and individual rights

Analyze how the U. S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism, checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, popular sovereignty and individual rights

Principles of Limited Government

Principles of Limited Government

Restriction on the power of the government

Constitution spells out the powers of each branch of government

Congress makes the lawsPresident executes those lawsJudiciary interprets those lawsConstitution identifies the powers

denied to Congress and to the States

Restriction on the power of the government

Constitution spells out the powers of each branch of government

Congress makes the lawsPresident executes those lawsJudiciary interprets those lawsConstitution identifies the powers

denied to Congress and to the States

Principles of Limited Government Continued

Principles of Limited Government Continued

The Constitution states that powers not granted to the national government are kept by the states or the people

The Constitution states that powers not granted to the national government are kept by the states or the people

RepublicanismRepublicanismDefinition of Republicanism is a

form of government in which people elect representatives to make and carry out laws

The Constitution states that citizens elect members of Congress

The Constitution guarantees each state

a republican form of government

Definition of Republicanism is a form of government in which people elect representatives to make and carry out laws

The Constitution states that citizens elect members of Congress

The Constitution guarantees each state

a republican form of government

Checks and BalancesChecks and BalancesDefinition of Checks and

Balances is a system of controls on the power of government in which each branch of government checks the power of the other branches

Definition of Checks and Balances is a system of controls on the power of government in which each branch of government checks the power of the other branches

Congress and pass laws, but the President

can refuse to approve themThe President can make treaties and

appoint Supreme Court judges but the Senate must approve these treaties and appointments

The Supreme Court can rule on cases involving the Constitution, national laws, treaties, and states’ conflicts. The Supreme

Court can decide that an act of Congress or the President is unconstitutional.

Congress can impeach and remove the President and federal judges

Congress and pass laws, but the President can refuse to approve them

The President can make treaties and appoint Supreme Court judges but the Senate must approve these treaties and appointments

The Supreme Court can rule on cases involving the Constitution, national laws, treaties, and states’ conflicts. The Supreme

Court can decide that an act of Congress or the President is unconstitutional.

Congress can impeach and remove the President and federal judges

FederalismFederalismDefinition of Federalism is a system

of government in which the state and national government share power

The Constitution spells out the powers of the national government and states that national law is the supreme law of the country.

The Constitution states that powers not delegated to the national government belong to the states or the people

Definition of Federalism is a system of government in which the state and national government share power

The Constitution spells out the powers of the national government and states that national law is the supreme law of the country.

The Constitution states that powers not delegated to the national government belong to the states or the people

Federalism ContinuedFederalism ContinuedThe Constitution identifies the

power denied the Congress and the states

The Constitution declares that states must honor one another’s laws, records and court rulings

The Constitution requires the approval of the states for Constitutional amendments

The Constitution identifies the power denied the Congress and the states

The Constitution declares that states must honor one another’s laws, records and court rulings

The Constitution requires the approval of the states for Constitutional amendments

Separation of PowersSeparation of PowersThe division of basic government roles

into different branches with no one branch having all the power

The first three articles of the Constitution state how powers are split among the three branches of government

Congress makes the laws, and the President enforces them and the judiciary interprets them

The President is the commander of the armed forces, but only Congress can declare war

The division of basic government roles into different branches with no one branch having all the power

The first three articles of the Constitution state how powers are split among the three branches of government

Congress makes the laws, and the President enforces them and the judiciary interprets them

The President is the commander of the armed forces, but only Congress can declare war

Popular SovereigntyPopular SovereigntyThe government gets its authority

from the people and reflects their will

The preamble begins “We the people of the United States … do ordain and establish this Constitution…”, which indicates that the government’s authority comes from the people.

The government gets its authority from the people and reflects their will

The preamble begins “We the people of the United States … do ordain and establish this Constitution…”, which indicates that the government’s authority comes from the people.

Popular Sovereignty Continued

Popular Sovereignty ContinuedThe Constitution states that the people

will elect representatives. All citizens 18 years and older are allowed to voteThe Constitution declares that the

people or the states keep any powers not delegated to the national government

The Constitution guarantees all citizens the same rights and equal protection of the laws

The Constitution states that the people will elect representatives. All citizens

18 years and older are allowed to voteThe Constitution declares that the

people or the states keep any powers not delegated to the national government

The Constitution guarantees all citizens the same rights and equal protection of the laws

Individual RightsIndividual RightsLiberties and privileges guaranteed to

each citizenThe Bill of Rights guarantees freedom

of religion, speech, the press, and assembly as well as right to petition the government and the right to equal protection under the law.

Later amendments abolish slavery and extend voting and other individual rights to all citizens 18 years and older

Liberties and privileges guaranteed to each citizen

The Bill of Rights guarantees freedom of religion, speech, the press, and assembly as well as right to petition the government and the right to equal protection under the law.

Later amendments abolish slavery and extend voting and other individual rights to all citizens 18 years and older

Review Question # 1Review Question # 1 An example of checks and balances in

the U.S. Constitution is the provision that

(A) The President can refuse to approve laws passed by Congress

(B) The Senate must approve Supreme Court appointments made by the President

(C) The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional

(D) All of the above

An example of checks and balances in the U.S. Constitution is the provision that

(A) The President can refuse to approve laws passed by Congress

(B) The Senate must approve Supreme Court appointments made by the President



Correct AnswerCorrect Answer



Review Question # 2Review Question # 2Which of the following is the best example

of the principle of limited government in the U.S. Constitution(A) All people are granted freedom of

religion(B) The Constitution identifies powers

denied to Congress and to the states(C) Congress has the power to make laws(D) Citizens elect representatives to

Congress

Which of the following is the best example of the principle of limited government

in the U.S. Constitution(A) All people are granted freedom of

religion(B) The Constitution identifies powers

denied to Congress and to the states(C) Congress has the power to make laws(D) Citizens elect representatives to

Congress


(B) The Constitution identifies powers denied to Congress and to the states

(B) The Constitution identifies powers denied to Congress and to the states

Review Question # 3Review Question # 3 How does the U.S. Constitution reflect the

principle of republicanism(A) The President has the power to veto

laws passed by Congress(B) The state or the people keep any

powers not delegated to the federal government


(D) Citizens elect representatives to Congress

How does the U.S. Constitution reflect the principle of republicanism

(A) The President has the power to veto laws passed by Congress

(B) The state or the people keep any powers not delegated to the federal government






Review Question # 4Review Question # 4 Which of the following provisions of the

U.S. Constitution provides a check on the power of the President

(A)The President can make treaties(B)Each state is guaranteed a republican form of government(C ) Congress can impeach a President(D) The President can refuse to approve

laws passed by Congress

Which of the following provisions of the U.S. Constitution provides a check on the power of the President

(A)The President can make treaties(B)Each state is guaranteed a republican form of government(C ) Congress can impeach a President(D) The President can refuse to approve

laws passed by Congress


( C ) Congress can impeach a President

( C ) Congress can impeach a President

Review Question # 5Review Question # 5 The principle of checks and

balances is most strongly related to the principle of

(A)Limited Government(B)Popular Sovereignty(C)Republicanism(D)Individual Rights

The principle of checks and balances is most strongly related to the principle of

(A)Limited Government(B)Popular Sovereignty(C)Republicanism(D)Individual Rights


(A) Limited Government

(A) Limited Government

Review Question # 6Review Question # 6 The U.S. Constitution states that the

people elect representatives to Congress. Which of the following principles does this provision reflect

(A)Federalism(B)Popular Sovereignty(C)Separation of Powers(D)Checks and Balances

The U.S. Constitution states that the people elect representatives to Congress. Which of the following principles does this provision reflect



(B) Popular Sovereignty

(B) Popular Sovereignty

Review Question # 7Review Question # 7 The U.S. Constitution reflects the Principle

of Federalism by stating that(A) Powers not delegated to the national

government belong to the states or the people

(B) The government is divided into three branches

(C) All citizens have the right to equal protection of the law

(D) All citizens 18 years and older can vote

The U.S. Constitution reflects the Principle of Federalism by stating that

(A) Powers not delegated to the national government belong to the states or the people

(B) The government is divided into three branches

(C) All citizens have the right to equal protection of the law

(D) All citizens 18 years and older can vote




Review Question # 8Review Question # 8 Which part of the U.S. Constitution

deals primarily with guaranteeing

individual rights(A)Article 1(B)Article 2(C)Article 3(D)The Bill of Rights

Which part of the U.S. Constitution deals

primarily with guaranteeing individual rights

(A)Article 1(B)Article 2(C)Article 3(D)The Bill of Rights


(D) The Bill of Rights

(D) The Bill of Rights

Review Question # 9Review Question # 9 The division of the government into

three branches with distinct powers

reflects the principle of(A)Federalism(B)Popular Sovereignty(C)Separation of Powers(D)Checks and Balances

The division of the government into three

branches with distinct powers reflects the principle of


(C ) Separation of Powers

(C ) Separation of Powers

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Principles of the United States Constitution. Objective Analyze how the U. S. Constitution reflects the principles of limited government, republicanism,