6 Principles Of The Constitution Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 principles of the Constitution?
A
- Popular Sovereignty
- Limited Government
- Separation of Power
- Checks and Balances
- Judicial Review
- Federalism
2
Q
Popular Sovereignty
A
The people hold the ultimate power/authority in a government
This is established in the Preamble
3
Q
Limited Government
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The government has only as much power as the people give it
4
Q
Separation of Powers
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Power is divided; no one holds too much power
- Legislative Branch (Congress): law-making
- Executive Branch (President): enforces the laws
- Judicial Branch (Courts): interprets the laws
5
Q
Checks and Balances
A
An extension of the Separation of Powers
6
Q
Judicial Review
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Federal courts have the power to review government laws and actions and to nullify (cancel) any that are unconstitutional
7
Q
Federalism
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Powers are divided between the National Government (Federal) and the State Governments
The Federal government has the “Supreme Power” over state government laws
8
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Principle
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A fundamental truth that establishes the foundation of our government
