The Principles of The Constitution
The Principles of the Constitution cont.
Vocabulary
The Branches
The Branches
100
How many principles are there?
6
100
What is the phrase to remember the principles of the constitution ?
Peter Featherman Sings Crazy Jams Last
100
pull factor
something that would pull someone towards another place/country
100
How many branches?
3
100
What are some symbols that can represent the 3 branches?
ex: 3 legged stool
200
What are the principles of the constitution ?
Popular sovereignty Federalism Seperation of powers Checks and balances Judicial review Limited Government
200
Concept of 3rd principle(S) ?
• Divided into 3 branches
200
cultural blending
something new created from the elements of 2 cultures or more
200
Name the branches.
legislative, executive, judicial
200
does the legislative branch : a. enforces the laws b. makes the laws c. interprets the laws
b. makes the laws
300
What is the concept of the first principle(P)?
people are the sources of the government and hold the power popular - people sovereignty - power
300
Concept of 4th principle (C) ?
• Each branch holds some power over the other
300
free enterprise / market economy / capitalism
businesses are free to operate without much government involvement
300
name the key members of the executive branch
president vice president
300
name the key members of the legislative branch.
congress 1. senate 2. house of reps.
400
What are the two powers of the second principle (F) ?
Delegated powers Reserved powers *please continue to the 500 points question in this section*
400
concept of the 5th principle ?
• Power of the courts overturn laws and actions o National > o State >Ensures that laws o Local government > are made by congress • States do not violate individual rights
400
preamble
beginning of constitution
400
key members of the judicial branch
supreme court other federal courts
400
key powers of the legislative branch
1. Makes laws 2. Declare war 3. Collect taxes 4. Approve taxes
500
What are the roles of the two powers in federalism ?
Delegated Powers • Declare wars • Negotiate treaties • Issue money Reserved Power • Regulate education • Grant licenses • Regulate the sale of property within state ^^^together these create concurrent powers ^^^ • Levy taxes • Borrow money • Determine voting qualifications
500
concept of limited government
• Limits government actions by specifying its powers and listing powers it does not have • Grants people rights
500
1. supply 2. demand
1. how much of something is available 2. how much of something is in demand for purchase
500
key powers of the judicial branch
1. Interpret the meaning of laws 2. Determine whether laws are constitutional 3. Carries out laws
500
key powers of the executive branch
1. Sign/veto bills 2. Makes proposals for new laws 3. Sign treaties 4. Commander in chief for armed forces 5. Handle foreign affairs
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