Principles of the Constitution

What is federalism?

• The people vote for their leaders who then represent them.

• The people have individual rights.

• There are three branches of government.

• The state and national government share power.

What is "checks and balances?"

• Each branch of power has the ability to limit the power of the other branches.

• The people elect their leaders.

• The people are in charge.

• The people have rights. (Bill of Rights)

What does the Legislative Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws

• The President- carries out the laws

• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

What does the Executive Branch do?

• Congress- it makes the laws
• The President- carries out the laws
• Supreme Court it interprets the laws

Name that principle.....

• Federalism
• Popular SOvereignty
• Rule of lAw
• Individual Rights

What is the principle of republicanism?

• Government should be split into three branches.
• The people create the government.
• The power of government should be limited.
• The interest of Americans are represented by elected officials. 

• Federalism
• Separation of Powers
• Checks and Balances
• Limited Government

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen.

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

The Constitution outlines our government and restricts its powers. What principle does this reflect?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Limited Government

• Individual Rights