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Chapter 3.1

The Constitution. Chapter 3.1. Outline of the Constitution. 1. brief document that sets out the framework and procedures of our government 2. sets limits within each branch of government. 3. Preamble-intro 4. Seven articles-sections 5. Amendemnts-27. 6 Basic Principles.

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Chapter 3.1

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  1. The Constitution Chapter 3.1

  2. Outline of the Constitution • 1. brief document that sets out the framework and procedures of our government • 2. sets limits within each branch of government. • 3. Preamble-intro • 4. Seven articles-sections • 5. Amendemnts-27

  3. 6 Basic Principles • 1. Popular Sovereignty • 2. Limited Government • 3. Separation of Powers • 4. Checks and Balances • 5.Judicial Review • 6. Federalism

  4. Popular Sovereignty • Power resides with the people

  5. Limited Government • Government is not all powerful. • Government only has power it is given. • Government must obey the law. • Constitutionalism: the government must be conducted according to constitutional principles.

  6. Separation of Powers • In presidential form of government there is a separation of power between the 3 branches. • 3 separate distinct branches; all coequal

  7. Checks and Balances • Each branch being coequal are co-independent. • Each branch subject to a number of constitutional checks (restraints) by the other branches. • Chart pg. 68 with examples

  8. Judicial Review • Power of a court to determine the constitutionality of a governmental action • Can declare an act of government unconstitutional- null and void. • Established by Marbury v. Madison (1803)

  9. Federalism • The division of power between a central government and several regional governments. • US National government and the 50 State governments • Compromise between a strong central government and a weak confederation.

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