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Principles of the Constitution

Published on Dec 09, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Principles of the Constitution

By Mitch Kaplan

The US Consitution

A written plan for our government.

Limited Government

The people decide how much power the government has

Federalism

Powers divided between federal government and state government.

Independent Judiciary

Judges and courts that are separate for each system

Popular Sovereignty

The people have power and vote for their leaders

Rule of Law

The law applies to everyone

Separation of powers/checks and balances

No branch/person of the US Government cant be too powerful.

Individual Rights

The bill of rights and the first 10 amendments