T5, L1: Goals of the Constitution

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Making sure future citizens remain free and that rights and values are always protected.

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Securing the blessings of liberty

Front

Government divided into three branches is the principle of:

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Separation of Powers

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Each branch of government has the power to check, or limit, the actions of the other two.

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Checks and Balances

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The government has the responsibility to ensure peace and order at home.

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To Insure domestic tranquility

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All states should work together as a unified nation.

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To form a more perfect union.

Front

The government only has the powers the Constitution gives it.

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Limited Government

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Division of power (shared) between the federal government and the states.

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Federalism

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The government has the responsibility to promote the well-being of all its citizens.

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To promote the general welfare.

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Everyone should be treated fairly and equally under the law.

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To establish justice.

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The people are the primary source of the governments power.

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Popular Sovereignty