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Principles of the Constitution

Principles of the Constitution. Objectives. Analyze the philosophy behind the Preamble of the Constitution Explain the three basic principles of the U.S. Constitution. Preamble.

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Principles of the Constitution

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  1. Principles of the Constitution

  2. Objectives • Analyze the philosophy behind the Preamble of the Constitution • Explain the three basic principles of the U.S. Constitution

  3. Preamble We the people, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, ensure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty, to ourselves and our Posterity,doordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America Preamble

  4. Basic Principles 1. Federalism (p. 72) • power divided between the central government and the states • Power derived from the citizens • Article 4 (Supremacy Clause)

  5. Supremacy Clause

  6. Basic Principles cont. 2. Separation of Powers (p. 51) • “Ambition must be made to counteract ambition,” • 3 branches of government • Separately staffed • Equal under the constitution and independent of each other Q. How are the three branches interconnected?

  7. Separation of powers cont. • Law-making • Legislative Branch highlights • Directly represent the people (House, Senate) • Impeachment • Override presidential veto • Federal Budget • Approves presidential appointments

  8. Separation cont. • Law-enforcing • Executive Branch • Carries out laws • Approve or veto • Submit legislation • Nominated Supreme court and federal judges • Commander in Chief

  9. Separation cont. • Law-interpreting • Judicial Branch • Invalidate laws (Constitution) • Invalidate executive orders (Constitution)

  10. How are the 3 branches interconnected? • A. Law-making, law-enforcing, law-interpreting

  11. Basic principles cont. 3. Checks and Balances • Identify the checks and balances within the system. (p51) • Legislative • Executive • Judicial

  12. Objectives revisited • Analyze the philosophy behind the Preamble of the Constitution • Explain the three basic principles of the U.S. Constitution

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