Constitutional Principles

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Preamble

Back

Introduction to the Constitution; Establishes the role of the government

Front

Legislative Branch

Back

Make laws; Congress = House of Representatives and Senate

Front

Executive Branch

Back

Enforce laws; President

Front

Judicial Branch

Back

Interpret laws; Judges and Court System

Front

Popular Sovereignty

Back

People hold the final authority in government (people rule)

Front

Republicanism

Back

People elect representatives to serve in government

Front

Federalism

Back

The sharing of power between federal and state government

Front

Separation of Powers

Back

Government is divided into 3 branches

Front

Checks and Balances

Back

Each branch can check, or control, the other branches

Front

Limited Government

Back

The government is limited to the powers given in the constitution