Principles of the Constitution Unit 5 Principles of the Constitution
I. Influences A. European 1. Magna Carta (1215) Limited Government Rule of Law 2. English Bill of Rights (1689) Rights to the people (BOR)
3. John Locke 4. Baron de Montesquieu Natural Rights: Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness 4. Baron de Montesquieu Separation of Power
II. Ideas A. Popular Sovereignty 1. We the people Power to the people
B. Federalism I. Sharing power between the federal & state govts.
1I. Powers A. ERC Enumerated: specifically given to congress Reserved: belong to the states Concurrent: shared powers
B. Separation of Powers 1. Legislative, Executive, & Judicial 2 B. Separation of Powers 1. Legislative, Executive, & Judicial 2. Checks & Balances: maintain balance in power