1. 7 Major Principles of the U.S. Constitution

2. Seven Principles of the U. S. Constitution
Chapter 4 Section Name:
Seven Principles of the U. S. Constitution
Republicanism
Voters hold sovereign power.
People choose their representatives in government
Limited Government
Government only has powers granted by people.
Article I states powers
Bill of Rights=rights of the people.
“Rule of Law”=nobody is above the law.
Federalism
Power to govern is shared by nation and states.
States deal with own needs, and may act together.
Enumerated Powers=nation
Reserved Powers=states
Concurrent Powers=shared by nation and state
Constitution is supreme law of land.
Popular Sovereignty
The government gets its power from the people

3. Checks and Balances Individual Rights Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
Individual Rights
Each branch may check, or limit, the power of another branch.
Bill of Rights became a part of the Constitution in 1791.
First 10 Amendments
Provide basic liberties and rights to people
The 17 Amendments after BoR expand our rights and adjust certain provisions of Constitution.
Three branches:
Legislative
Executive
Judicial