Unit 4: Constitutional Principles (The Basics)

The definition of popular sovereignty is:

• Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

• Government's Power comes from the people.

• Separation of government powers into THREE BRANCHES

• Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

The definition of federalism is:

• Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

• Government's Power comes from the people.

• Separation of government powers into THREE BRANCHES

• Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

The definition of Separation of Powers is:

• Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

• Government's Power comes from the people.

• Separation of government powers into THREE BRANCHES

• Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

The definition of Checks and Balances is:

• Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

• Government's Power comes from the people.

• Separation of government powers into THREE BRANCHES

• Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

The definition of Limited Government is:

• Division of power between National, State, and Local Governments.

• Government's Power comes from the people.

• Government's power is restricted

• Each branch "checks" the power of the other to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful.

An example of popular sovereignty is:

• 9th & 10th Amendment

• Bill of Rights

• Constitutional Amendment Process

• Legislative Branch passes a bill on healthcare

An example of Federalism is:

• 9th & 10th Amendment

• Bill of Rights

• Constitutional Amendment Process

• Legislative Branch passes a bill on healthcare

An example of Separation of Powers is:

• 9th & 10th Amendment

• Bill of Rights

• Constitutional Amendment Process

• Legislative Branch passes a bill on healthcare

An example of Checks & Balances is:

• 9th & 10th Amendment

• Executive branch enforces laws

• The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress

• Voting

An example of Limited Government is:

• Bill of Rights

• Executive branch enforces laws

• The President vetoes a bill passed by Congress

• Voting