1. Chapter 3 Section 1: The Six Basic Principles
The Constitution is based on six broad principles: popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism

2. Vocabulary Preamble Articles Constitutionalism Rule of law
Separation of powers
Checks and balances
Veto
Judicial review
Unconstitutional
federalism

3. Notes
What are the important elements of the outline of the Constitution?
List and describe the 6 basic principles of the Constitution:

4. Chapter 3 Section 2: Formal Amendment
Big Idea: The framers of the Constitution prepared for changing times by providing for the document’s formal amendment

5. Vocabulary
Amendment
Formal amendment
Bill of Rights

6. Notes
What are the 4 different ways by which the Constitution can be changed? 1. 2. 3. 4.

7. Notes
How does the formal amendment process illustrate the principles of federalism and popular sovereignty?
Outline the 27 Amendments that have been added to the Constitution (see page 76)

8. Chapter 3 Section 3: Constitutional Change by Other Means
Big Idea: Many changes to the Constitution have been made by informal means.

9. vocabulary Executive agreement Treaty Electoral college Cabinet
Senatorial Courtesy

10. Notes
How has basic legislation (creation of laws) changed the Constitution over time?
How have executive and judicial actions changed the Constitution over time?
How do Party Practices shape the Constitution?