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Principles Of The Constitution

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

PRINCIPLES OF THE

CONSTITUTION

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY

POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY IS THE WAY US CITIZENS HAVE POWER.PEOPLES (CITIZENS) RIGHT TO VOTE

RULE OF LAW

LEGAL PRINCIPLE THAT LAW SHOULD GOVERN A NATION

SEPARATION OF POWER

  • POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE DIVIDED AMONG THREE OF THE GOVERNMENT BRANCHES TO PREVENT
  • ANYONE OR ANY GROUP FROM HAVING TO MUCH POWER

FEDERALISM

THE FEDERAL PRINCIPLE OR SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT

INDEPENDENT JUDICIARY

THE SEPARATION OF POWERS IS A FUNDAMENTAL GUARANTEE OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE JUDICIARY.

INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS

  • INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS REFER TO THE LIBERTIES OF EACH INDIVIDUAL TO
  • pursue life and goals without interference from other individuals or the government