Principles of Government

Separation of Powers

Separation of Powers

• Articles I-III in Constitution
• Ex: Congress has the power to pass laws
• The judicial branch interprets laws

Popular Soveriegnty

Location, examples

• Declaration of Independence
• Preamble
• Ex: Election Day, Rallies, Protests or Petitions

Judicial Review

Location, examples

• Not in the Constitution!
• Starts under John Marshall (Marbury v. Madison)
• Ex: Gideon v Wainwright, Miranda v. Arizona

Checks and Balances

Location, examples

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial (Articles I-III)
• Veto + Override
• Writing treaties vs. approving treaties
• Judicial Interpretation

Federalism

Location, examples

• Article IV, 9th and 10th Amendments
• 'Hot button' issues
• States' rights arguments

Limited Government

Location, examples

• Bill of Rights. Also, 'We the People'
• Trial rights, freedom of expression