Principles of the Constitution
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Principles of the Constitution
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ObjectivesAnalyze the philosophy behind the Preamble
of the ConstitutionExplain the three basic principles of the U.S.
Constitution
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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,do ordain and establish this Constitution of the United States of America
Preamble
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1. Federalism (p. 72)
power divided between the central government and the states
Power derived from the citizens Article 4 (Supremacy Clause)
Basic Principles
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Supremacy Clause
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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?
Basic Principles cont.
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Separation of powers
cont. Law-making Legislative Branch
highlights Directly represent the
people (House, Senate) Impeachment Override presidential
veto Federal Budget Approves presidential
appointments
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Separation cont.
Law-enforcing Executive Branch
Carries out laws Approve or veto Submit legislation Nominated
Supreme court and federal judges
Commander in Chief
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Separation cont.
Law-interpreting Judicial Branch
Invalidate laws (Constitution)
Invalidate executive orders (Constitution)
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A. Law-making, law-enforcing, law-interpreting
How are the 3 branches interconnected?
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3. Checks and Balances Identify the checks and balances within the
system. (p51) Legislative Executive Judicial
Basic principles cont.
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Objectives revisitedAnalyze the philosophy behind the Preamble
of the ConstitutionExplain the three basic principles of the U.S.
Constitution