1. Ideals of the Constitution
Miss Smith
7th Grade Civics
*pgs in Civics in Practice

2. Pilgrims’ Influence People willingly agreed to be governed
The foundation of government is its citizens
The people ordain (or authorize) and establish the Constitution
Government is established by the people and serves the people
How did the Pilgrims influence the framers of the Constitution? With the concept that the government is by the people and for the people

3. Reaching the Goals Rule of law means no one is above the law
Not even the President
Protect the rights of the minority
Allow the minority to express their views on issues
Create the Bill of Rights to protect the rights and freedoms of every United States citizen

4. Federal and State Governments
The Federal System
Strong national government balanced with state government
Federal = National
The federal government is the top layer of government
The federal government makes the laws for the entire country

5. Federal and State Governments
Federal Government
Prints money
Controls trade with other nations
Provides for the country’s defense (controls the military)
The Constitution delegated certain powers only to the federal government to give it more power than the state government

6. Federal and State Governments
Conducts all elections (even national elections)
Establish schools
Regulate trade within the state
The states have all the powers that the Constitution did not specifically give to the federal government

7. Federal and State Governments
Shared Powers
Raise money through taxes
Borrow money
Establish courts
Create banks
Enforce laws
If a state law conflicts with a federal law, the state law becomes invalid