The Constitution was an effort by our fore fathers to ease tensions amongst the people and to create a single political entity from the 13 independent states

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The Constitution was an effort by our fore
fathers to ease tensions amongst the people
and to create a single political entity from
the 13 independent states
The ideal expressed in the motto of the United
States, E Pluribus Unum (From Many, One).
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7 Principles of Government

• Federalism
• Limited Government
• Individual Rights
• Popular Sovereignty
• Republicanism
• Checks and Balances
• Separation of Powers

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• Democracy in America is
  based on Essential Ideas
• People must accept the principle of majority
  rule.
• The political rights of minorities must be
  protected.
• Citizens must agree to a system of rule by law.
• The free exchange of opinions and ideas must not
  be restricted.
• All citizens must be equal before the law.

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The 7 Principles of Government
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Federalism
Shared powers between state and national
(federal) Government.
Why do you think powers should be divided between
the two governments?
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Federalism Flags
Everyday we say the pledges to the national flag
and the state flag. Federalism means sharing
power between both!!
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L
imited Government
Limits the power of the government so they dont
take advantage of the position. Who does
this principle apply to?
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ndividual Rights
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Rights of the individual person that government
cannot take away without due process. How would
this principle affect an individuals ability to
express their opinions?

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Political power rests with the people. The
people are the final authority and the source of
all governmental power.What does the statement
mean to you?
P
opular Sovereignty
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Popular Sovereignty

• PEOPLE ARE POPULARand they have the POWER!

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epublicanism
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REPRESENTATIVES are elected by the people to
represent the peoples wishes. When should the
public challenge this principle?
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hecks and Balances
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The three branches of government can check the
powers, actions and activities of the other two
branches. Why would this principle be added to
the Constitution?
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S
eparation of Powers
The separate powers of the Executive,
Legislative and Judicial branches. Each branch
has their own job. Where would the MOST power be
found in the 3 branches of government?
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