1. 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?

2. 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.

3. I. Popular Sovereignty The people hold the ultimate authority.
A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders to make decisions for them.

4. 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.

5. III. Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments.
Some powers are shared.
The National Government has the “supreme power.”

6. 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.

7. V. Checks and Balances Prevents the abuse of power in government
Each branch can check each other branch

8. How do I Remember These????? People……………..Popular Sovereignty
Like………………..Limited Government
Fancy………………Federalism
Salad (and)…………Separation of Powers
Croutons……………Checks and Balances

9. 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.

10. 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

11. Executive Branch The President of the United States Chief Executive
Chief of State
Chief Legislator
Commander in Chief

12. 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”

13. Executive Checks Propose laws to Congress Veto laws made by Congress
Negotiate foreign treaties
Appoint federal judges
Grant pardons to federal offenders

14. Legislative Checks Override president’s veto Ratify treaties
Confirm executive appointments
Impeach federal officers and judges
Create and dissolve lower federal courts

15. Judicial Checks Declare executive acts unconstitutional
Declare laws unconstitutional
Declare acts of Congress unconstitutional
The Supreme Court holds the final check

16. Show What You Know
QUIZ

17. Who holds the ultimate authority in our government?
A. The President
B. The People
C. The Military

18. What part of the government is the Legislative Branch?
A. Congress and House of Representatives
B. Supreme Court
C. President of the United States

19. What part of the government is the Executive Branch?
A. Congress and House of Representatives
B. Supreme Court
C. President of the United States

20. What part of the government is the Judicial Branch?
A. Congress and House of Representatives
B. Supreme Court
C. President of the United States

21. Which branch of government makes our laws and regulate immigration?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial

22. Which branch of government propose laws to Congress and grants pardons to federal offenders?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial

23. Which branch of government declares war and establishes post offices and roads?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial

24. 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

25. Which branch of governement veto laws made by Congress and appoints federal judges?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial

26. Which branch of governemnt declares laws unconstitutional and holds the final check?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial

27. Answers B A C

28. Bell Ringer!!! Have a seat at a table group.
The only thing you need is something to write with and your brain……

29. 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

30. Bell Ringer!!!
Take out your notebook to complete our “Principles of the U.S. Constitution” Section of Notes.

31. 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.