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Principles of the Constitution

Principles of the Constitution. Popular Sovereignty- asserts that the people are the ultimate source of authority in a government Limited Government- the government only has the powers given to it in the Constitution (higher law)

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Principles of the Constitution

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  1. Principles of the Constitution

  2. Popular Sovereignty- asserts that the people are the ultimate source of authority in a government Limited Government- the government only has the powers given to it in the Constitution (higher law) Separation of Powers- power is less likely to be abused if it is separated into 3 different branches of government

  3. Checks and Balances- each branch of the government has the power to limit actions of the other two Federalism- establishes a division of power between national (federal) government and state governments Republicanism-citizens elect representatives to carry out their will Individual rights- are guaranteed to citizens and are to be protected by the government

  4. Checks and Balances

  5. Legislative Branch • Can call Congress into session • Can sign or veto bills • Commander-in-Chief of the military • Appoints judges, ambassadors, and cabinet members • Can declare acts of Congress to be unconstitutional • Passes bills • Can override Presidential vetoes • Can declare war • Controls money • Approves presidential appointments • Impeachment • Creates lower federal courts • Can impeach judges • Can propose amendments • Approve judicial appointments Judicial Branch Executive Branch Appoints federal judges; can grant federal pardons Can declare executive actions to be unconstitutional; presides over impeachment of President

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