The Principles of the United States Constitution Have out your Cornell Notebook EQ = What are the 5 Principles of Gov’t laid out in the U.S. Constitution?
Objective….. Better understand the principles of the Constitution……..what does this mean?? Think of them as the foundation, or pillars that the Constitution is built upon.
I. Popular Sovereignty The people hold the ultimate authority. A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them.
II. Limited Government Framers wanted to guard against tyranny. Government is limited to the power given in the Constitution. The Constitution tells how leaders who overstep their power can be removed.
III. Federalism The division of power between State and National Governments. Some powers are shared. The National Government has the “supreme power.”
IV. Separation of Powers No one holds “too much” power. Legislative branch makes the laws. Executive branch carries out the laws. Judicial branch interprets the laws.
V. Checks and Balances Prevents the abuse of power in government Each branch can check each other branch
How do I Remember These????? People……………..Popular Sovereignty Like………………..Limited Government Fancy………………Federalism Salad (and)…………Separation of Powers Croutons……………Checks and Balances
Extension/Reminders Complete the Anatomy of the Constitution I Civics sheet from the shelf. Back page will be turned in tomorrow. DBQ Documents will be checked tomorrow. I will give you an outline template as well. Don’t forget questions and summary.
Legislative Branch Senate and House of Representatives Make our laws Appropriate Money Regulate Immigration Establish Post Offices and Roads Regulate Interstate Commerce and Transportation Declare War
Executive Branch The President of the United States Chief Executive Chief of State Chief Legislator Commander in Chief
Judicial Branch Supreme Court and other Federal Courts Preserve and protect the rights guaranteed by the Constitution Considers cases involving national laws Declares laws and acts “unconstitutional”
Executive Checks Propose laws to Congress Veto laws made by Congress Negotiate foreign treaties Appoint federal judges Grant pardons to federal offenders
Legislative Checks Override president’s veto Ratify treaties Confirm executive appointments Impeach federal officers and judges Create and dissolve lower federal courts
Judicial Checks Declare executive acts unconstitutional Declare laws unconstitutional Declare acts of Congress unconstitutional The Supreme Court holds the final check
Show What You Know QUIZ
Who holds the ultimate authority in our government? A. The President B. The People C. The Military
What part of the government is the Legislative Branch? A. Congress and House of Representatives B. Supreme Court C. President of the United States
What part of the government is the Executive Branch? A. Congress and House of Representatives B. Supreme Court C. President of the United States
What part of the government is the Judicial Branch? A. Congress and House of Representatives B. Supreme Court C. President of the United States
Which branch of government makes our laws and regulate immigration? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
Which branch of government propose laws to Congress and grants pardons to federal offenders? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
Which branch of government declares war and establishes post offices and roads? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
Which branch of government preserves and protects the rights guaranteed by the Constitution and considers cases involving national laws? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
Which branch of governement veto laws made by Congress and appoints federal judges? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
Which branch of governemnt declares laws unconstitutional and holds the final check? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
Answers B A C
Bell Ringer!!! Have a seat at a table group. The only thing you need is something to write with and your brain……
Short Answers…. Va. Plan Great Compromise Fed vs. Anti 2 points = bicameral 2 points = explanation 1 point = structure Great Compromise 2 points = connection of Va./N.J. plans 2 points = explanation of house and senate Fed vs. Anti 2 points = explanation of federalists/anti federalists 2 points = explanation of the actual conflict 1 point = structure
Bell Ringer!!! Take out your notebook to complete our “Principles of the U.S. Constitution” Section of Notes.
Bell Ringer!!!! Turn in the I Civics sheet from yesterday’s homework. Take out a sheet of paper to complete the summaries for “The Week.” Choose 3 of the articles and complete a brief summary for each. Try to connect the issues to some of the things we have talked about in class. I need 4 volunteers to pass papers back.