1. 6 Basic Principles of the US Constitution

2. Popular Sovereignty
All political power resides with the people; people rule; the consent of the governed
“We the People……”
(Mayflower Compact)

3. Limited Government
Government must obey the law. No government is all-powerful and may only do that which the people give it the power to do.
(Magna Carta)
“Congress shall make no law….”
- 1st Amendment

4. Separation of Powers
Powers are distributed nationally to Congress, the President, and Supreme Court.
Articles 1-3 Powers of the branches

5. House of Representatives
Legislative Branch
Power to make Laws
Congress
House of Representatives
(435 based on pop. )
Sue Myrick
(Con. Dist. #9)
Senate
(100, 2 per state)
Richard Burr
Kay Hagan

6. Executive Branch Power to enforce laws President- Barack Obama
Vice – President- Joe Biden

7. Judicial Branch Power to interpret laws/ Constitution Supreme Court
John Roberts, Chief Justice

8. Checks and Balances
Each branch of government is checked or restrained by the other two branches.
For Example
The President can veto a law passed by Congress
Congress can override that veto
Congress can refuse the appointment of Federal judges
Supreme Court can find a law unconstitutional

9. Federalism
Division of power among the National and State governments. Who has the power?
Put these powers into the correct column
Coins money
Declares war
Establishes public schools
Conduct elections
Collect taxes
Define crimes/ punishment

10. Judicial Review
Power of the courts to overturn laws

11. Federal Government State Government Both Coins money Declares war
Establishes public schools
Conduct elections
Both
Collect taxes
Define crimes/ punishment

12. Powers Reserved powers= STATE POWERS
Delegated (Enumerated) powers= FEDERAL/NATIONAL POWERS
Concurrent powers= BOTH STATE and FEDERAL

13. Types of Powers
Inherent: given to national government because it is a sovereign state (ex: regulate immigration)
Expressed: WRITTEN IN THE CONSTITUTION (Congress may declare war)
Implied: given to national government but not written in Constitution. (printing paper money)