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Understanding the U.S. Constitution: Structure, Goals, and Principles

This section delves into the framework of the U.S. Constitution, exploring its organization into seven articles and foundational principles such as limited government, federalism, and the separation of powers. The goals outlined in the Preamble emphasize establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, and securing liberties. Key concepts include how checks and balances function to prevent abuse of power, and the distinction between national and state powers. This comprehensive overview highlights the Constitution's role in shaping American governance.

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Understanding the U.S. Constitution: Structure, Goals, and Principles

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  1. Chapter 5 Section 3 Questions • It is not our government’s goal under the Constitution to _______________________. • The Constitution is organized into _____________. • The Constitution is based on the idea of __________________. • All of the following limit the government’s power, except ______________________.

  2. The Supreme Law of the Land The Goals of our Government The Articles The plan for our government is organized into 7 Articles: The Legislative Branch The executive Branch The Judicial Branch The States Amending the Constitution The Supremacy of the Constitution Ratification • The Constitution begins with an introduction. This Preamble lists 6 goals of our government. • To form a more perfect Union • To Establish Justice • To Insure Domestic Tranquility • To Provide For The Common Defense • To Promote General Welfare • To Secure the Blessings of Liberty to Ourselves & Our Prosperity.

  3. Limited Government • The Constitution creates a government with limited powers. • Federalism, separation of powers, & checks and balances restrict the government’s power. • Federalism – some powers belong to the national government & some belong to the states. Some power is shared: delegated, concurrent & reserved powers. • Separation of power prevents from abuse of power. • Checks and Balances prevents power abuse.

  4. Chapter 5 Section 3 Questions • It is not our government’s goal under the Constitution to protect against taxation. • The Constitution is organized into articles. • The Constitution is based on the idea of popular sovereignty. • All of the following limit the government’s power, except priority of federal law.

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