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The Principles of the United States Constitution
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I. Popular Sovereignty
The people hold the ultimate authority. A representative democracy lets the people elect
leaders to make decisions for them. Mary Landrieu, David Vitter, Bobby Jindal,
William Jefferson, Charlie Melanco, Jim McCrery, Rodney Alexander, Richard Baker, and Charles Boustany are our elected officials.
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II. Limited Government
Framers wanted to guard against tyranny. Government is limited to the power given in
the Constitution. The Constitution tells how leaders who
overstep their power can be removed.
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III. Federalism
The division of power between State and National Governments.
Some powers are shared. The National Government has the “supreme
power.”
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IV. Separation of Powers
No one holds “too much” power. Legislative branch makes the laws. Executive branch carries out the laws. Judicial branch interprets the laws.
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Legislative Branch
Senate and House of Representatives Make our laws Appropriate Money Regulate Immigration Establish Post Offices and Roads Regulate Interstate Commerce and
Transportation Declare War
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Executive Branch
The President of the United States Chief Executive Chief of State Chief Legislator Commander in Chief
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Judicial Branch
Supreme Court and other Federal Courts Preserve and protect the rights guaranteed
by the Constitution Considers cases involving national laws Declares laws and acts “unconstitutional”
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V. Checks and Balances
Prevents the abuse of power in government Each branch can check each other branch
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Executive Checks
Propose laws to Congress Veto laws made by Congress Negotiate foreign treaties Appoint federal judges Grant pardons to federal offenders
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Legislative Checks
Override president’s veto Ratify treaties Confirm executive appointments Impeach federal officers and judges Create and dissolve lower federal courts
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Judicial Checks
Declare executive acts unconstitutional Declare laws unconstitutional Declare acts of Congress unconstitutional The Supreme Court holds the final check
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Show What You Know
QUIZ
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Who holds the ultimate authority in our government?
A. The President B. The People C. The Military
B. The People
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What part of the government is the Legislative Branch?
A. Congress and House of Representatives B. Supreme Court C. President of the United States
A. Congress and House of Representatives
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What part of the government is the Executive Branch?
A. Congress and House of Representatives B. Supreme Court C. President of the United States
C. President of the United States
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What part of the government is the Judicial Branch?
A. Congress and House of Representatives B. Supreme Court C. President of the United States
B. Supreme Court
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Which branch of government makes our laws and regulate immigration?
A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
A. Legislative
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Which branch of government propose laws to Congress and grants
pardons to federal offenders?
A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
A. Executive
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Which branch of government declares war and establishes post
offices and roads? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
A. Legislative
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Which branch of government preserves and protects the rights
guaranteed by the Constitution andconsiders cases involving national
laws? A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
A. Judicial
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Which branch of governement veto laws made by Congress and
appoints federal judges?
A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
A. Executive
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Which branch of governemnt declares laws unconstitutional and
holds the final check?
A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judicial
A. Judicial
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