1. The United States Constitution
The Goals &
Principles

2. The U.S. Constitution #1 The Preamble Seven Articles
Twenty-seven Amendments

3. The Preamble #2 It is an introduction to the Constitution
It states the goals (purpose) of the Constitution

4. Goals of the Constitution #3
Form a More Perfect Union
Create a nation where states work together
Interstates, U.S. Currency

5. Goals of the Constitution #3
Establish Justice
Make a nation that is fair
Jury, Court System

6. Goals of the Constitution #3
Insure Domestic Tranquility
Keep peace within the country
National Guard, Federal Marshalls

7. Goals of the Constitution #3
Provide for Common Defense
Safeguard against attacks, protect
Army, Navy

8. Goals of the Constitution #3
Promote General Welfare
Contribute to the well-being of its people
Social Security, Financial Aid

9. Goals of the Constitution #3
Secure the Blessings of Liberty
Protect the great advantages of freedom
Laws, Acts, Commissions

10. Principles of the Constitution #4
Popular Sovereignty Principle of the government where people hold the final authority or power
Limited Government Principle that the government is not all powerful but can do only what the people say it can do
Federalism Division of power between the national and state government

11. Principles of the Constitution continued
Separation of Powers Division of the operations of the national government into three branches, each with its own powers and responsibilities
Checks and Balances Means by which each branch of the national government is able to check, or control, the power of the other two branches

12. Checks and Balances

13. Representative Government: government of elected officials