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Principles Of The Constitution

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

FEDERALISM

  • Power is shared between a big goverment and smaller state and local goverments
  • This amendement gives the states orthe people any powers that are not given to the federal goverment in the constitution.
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INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY

  • The judicial branch is not influenced by politicians or popular cultural beliefs.
  • This amendment gives the states or any people any powers that are not given to the federal goverment in the constitution.
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POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

  • The people are the source of all power when they vote for people to represent their interest.
  • The principle of popular sovereignty is expressed in the opening phrase of the preamble "we the people." It is also found in various articles and sections,including the following:The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members every second Year by the People of several States。 一Article I,Section 2,Clause I
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RULE OF LAW

  • There are rules for goverment and laws that help keep order. When we have a question about how to govern we use the rules set up in the constitution to guide us. Everyone no matter who they are must fallow the same rules and laws.
  • EX:The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in several States. -Article IV,Section 2,Clause 1
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SEPERATION OF POWERS/CHECKS AND BALANCES

  • There are three separate branches of goverment legislative, executive, and judicial. No one branch can do anything without the other two branches being involved.
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INDUVIDUAL RIGHTS

  • The people have rights and it is the job of goverment to protect those rights
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