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1 What is a foundation? an underlying basis or principle for something Example: The foundation of our government consists of five given/inherited principles. 2
2 So, what is a principle? a fundamental purpose or idea that serves as the foundation for beliefs or behaviors 4
3 Fundamental Constitutional Principles Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Rule of Law Limited Government Equality an individual enters into society with certain basic rights and that no government can deny these rights (Life, liberty, property) individuals willingly surrender some of their natural or inalienable rights in exchange for protection by the society in the form of laws and rules the authority of a state and its government is created and sustained by the consent of its people, who are the source of all political power (people agree to arrangement) all people and institutions must follow the laws, which are fairly applied to everyone governmental power is restricted by law, usually in a written constitution the condition of being equal, or the same in quality, measure, esteem or value especially before the law 4
4 Comparing Principles and Mechanisms Principle a fundamental purpose or idea that serves as the foundation for beliefs or behavior Mechanism a process or system that is used to produce a particular result 7
5 Bring the attention of your audience over a key concept using icons or illustrations 8
6 Constitutional Mechanism Written Constitution with Delegated Powers Definition/Description Where is it found? Which foundational principles does this mechanism promote and/or protect? 9
7 Written Constitution with Delegated Powers Examples of Delegated Powers Listed in Article I, Section 8: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes ; To borrow money on the credit of the United States; To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes; To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, To establish Post Offices To constitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme Court; To declare War Written Constitution with Delegated Powers 10
8 Federalism Federalism 11
9 Federalism The 10 th Amendment The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people. Principles Supported: Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Rule of Law Equality Federalism 13
10 Representative Government/Republicanism a way for citizens have a voice in their government by electing people to represent their interests and concerns Example: Elections for House, Senate, and President Principles Supported: Representative Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Government/ Popular Sovereignty Republicanism Limited Government Rule of Law 15
11 Separation of Powers a mechanism or constitutional structure that divides powers and responsibilities of government among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches Separation of Powers 16
12 Separation of Powers Separation of Powers 16
13 Checks and Balances A mechanism or constitutional structure that empowers each branch of government (legislative, executive, and judicial) to amend or veto acts of another branch Checks and Balances 17
14 Checks and Balances Checks and Balances Principles Supported: Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Rule of Law 17
15 Amendment Process the method described in the Constitution by which the Constitution can be adapted to changes over time Example: Article V of the U.S. Constitution provides for an amendment process. Principles Supported: Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Amendment Limited Government Process Rule of Law Equality 18
16 Bill of Rights personal, political, and economic freedoms that are guaranteed from unjustified government interference Principles Supported: Inalienable Rights/Social Compact Popular Sovereignty Limited Government Rule of Law Equality Bill of Rights 19
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18 Benjamin Franklin on Popular Sovereignty "In free governments, the rulers are the servants and the people their superiors and sovereigns Describe and explain how, at least, three constitutional mechanisms promote or protect popular sovereignty Benjamin Franklin (2003). The Political Thought of Benjamin Franklin. Edited by Ralph Ketchum; Hackett Publishing. p
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