The U.S. Constitution is based on seven principles, or goals.

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The U.S. Constitution is based on seven principles, or goals.

1. Popular Sovereignty The principle of popular sovereignty is expressed in the first three words of the Constitution...

“Popular” means people. “Sovereignty” comes from “sovereign” which means ruler. Popular sovereignty means that the people rule.

Popular sovereignty is the belief that the people hold the final authority in government.

How is popular sovereignty achieved?

Citizens vote on individuals to represent them in the various branches of government. Citizens vote on proposed laws.

2. Limited Power of Government The power of government is limited by the rule of law – that is, the Constitution and the laws. Government is not all-powerful. POWER

How do we limit the government’s power? We outline the government’s power in a constitution. Citizens are guaranteed fundamental rights and freedoms in the Bill of Rights.

3. Federalism Federalism is the sharing of powers between the state and national government. Some powers are state powers, some national, and some are shared. National State

What are some examples of federalism? State Powers maintain schools marriage and divorce laws conduct elections regulate trade within the state National Powers maintain armed forces coin money declare war establish foreign policy

Shared powers raise taxes charter banks provide for the public welfare administer criminal justice

4. Separation of Powers Separating powers guards against putting too much power in the hands of a few people.

Legislative- makes laws Executive- sees that laws are carried out Judicial- decides if laws are fair We limit power by creating the three branches of government, each with separate duties.

There is balance of power 5. Checks and Balances Each branch of government can check, or control, the power of the other two branches. There is balance of power

Example of checks and balances Congress has the power to pass laws... but the president can veto laws. CANCEL However, Congress can check the president’s power by overriding, or canceling, the veto.

6. Republicanism A philosophy of limited government in which elected representatives serve at the will of the people. Congress

7. Individual rights The basic liberties and rights that are guaranteed in the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, the Bill of Rights. Examples: Freedom of Religion Freedom of the Press

The three branches are interdependent.

Let’s review the seven principles of Texas government: 1. Popular sovereignty 2. Limited government POWER 3. Federalism National State 4. Separation of power 5. Checks and balances

Let’s review the seven principles of Texas government: 6. Republicanism Congress 7. Individual rights