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Framework & Underlying Principles of Constitution

Framework & Underlying Principles of Constitution . Dee Ann Owens. A Glance at the Constitution. Plan of Government 4543 words Living Document 27 Amendments Oldest in the World. Parts of the Constitution . Preamble Articles Amendments. Preamble. Goals of the US

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Framework & Underlying Principles of Constitution

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  1. Framework & Underlying Principles of Constitution Dee Ann Owens

  2. A Glance at the Constitution • Plan of Government • 4543 words • Living Document • 27 Amendments • Oldest in the World

  3. Parts of the Constitution • Preamble • Articles • Amendments

  4. Preamble • Goals of the US • Form a more perfect union • Establish Justice • Insure Domestic Tranquility • Provide for the Common Defense • Promote the General Welfare • Secure Blessings of Liberty for ourselves and our posterity

  5. Articles Explains how government will work • Article I – Legislative Branch > creates laws • Article II – Executive Branch > enforces laws • Article III – Judicial Branch > interprets laws

  6. Articles Explains how government will work • Look at Articles I, II, and II • Just by glancing at the Articles, what differences do you see? • Why do you think this is?

  7. Articles • Article IV – Relationships > National to States/State to State • Article V – Amendment Process • Article VI – National Supremacy • Article VII – Ratification Process

  8. Amendments • 27 Formal Changes • Changes that alter the wording of the Constitution • Process to Amend intended to be difficult

  9. Underlying Principles of the Constitution • Limited Government • Rule of Law • Separation of Powers • Popular Sovereignty • Checks and Balance • Federalism • Republic

  10. Federalism Definition: power to govern is divided between the national government and state governments with each level having separate powers and sharing some powers National Government Has certain powers and Responsibilities. These are known as Delegated, Expressed or Enumerated Powers. State Governments have certain powers and responsibilities. These are known as Reserved Powers. Nat’l Gov’t The Nat’l Gov’t and State Gov’ts share some powers. These are known as Concurrent Powers State Gov’ts

  11. Federalism IN Action US Constitution The Constitution takes precedence overall! The Ladder of Laws National Laws If there is a conflict between a lower level law and an upper level law, the upper level law takes precedence. State Laws Local Laws

  12. Framework & Underlying Principles of Constitution Dee Ann Owens

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