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1 7 Principles of the Constitution Name Class Period Principle Definition 2 Examples 1) Popular Sovereignty 1) Republicanism 1) 3) Limited Government 1) 4) Federalism 1) 5) Separation of Powers 1) 6) Checks and Balances 1) 7) Individual Rights 1)
2 Name Class Period SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT WORKSHEET Each statement below illustrates one of the seven principles of the Constitution. Read each statement then identify the principle involved. Principles: Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Limited Power of Government, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Individual Rights 1. The power to govern comes from the people. 2. The people elect representatives to make laws and conduct government. 3. Congress makes laws for the nation. 4. The President and all other government officials must obey the law like all American citizens. 5. Voters in Virginia elected the first black governor to office in The Supreme Court declares a law unconstitutional. 7. Congress cannot make a law that violates freedom of speech. 8. The powers of the national government are distributed among three branches of government. 9. The government cannot arrest a person unless that person has violated a law. 10. State and local governments supervise the public school system 11. The Senate can refuse to approve a treaty that the President has negotiated. 12. The President can veto a bill that has been approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
3 13. The President is commander in chief of the military. 14. States can make marriage laws for their state. 15. Amendment 19 gave women the right to vote. 16. The national and state governments can conduct elections. 17. Congress passes a law forbidding abortions in all situations, but the Supreme Court declares it unconstitutional. 18. Congress can impeach and remove the President for improper conduct. 19. Congress can coin money. 20. Congress approved of President Reagan s appointment of Sandra Day O Conner to the Supreme Court. 21. A President can only serve two terms. 22. Governments get their power from the consent of the governed. 23. In 2000, Americans chose George Bush as President. 24. The Government has only those powers granted by the people and stated in the Constitution.
4 Seeing the Principles in our Government Today Name Class period Each of the following phrases describes one of the Principles of the Constitution. Next to each statement, state which Principle it relates to by using the letters listed below. Use a type of technology to include this with pictures A. Popular Sovereignty B. Limited Government C. Separation of Powers D. Checks and Balances E. Judicial Review F. Federalism 1. The people are the source of all government authority. 2. President is responsible for the executing, enforcing, and administering the law. 3. Congress must have a two-thirds vote in each house to override a veto. 4. This practice was established in Marbury vs. Madison, "Congress shall make no law" denying individual freedoms of the 1 st Amendment 6. Educational requirements vary state to state. 7. Only Congress has the power to declare war. 8. Presidential appointees are subject to approval by the Senate. 9. "We the people of the United States " 10. The Rule of Law 11. In Pennsylvania, people pay both a State and Federal Income Tax. 12. Government may exercise only those powers delegated to it. 13. Federal courts may declare illegal any government action violating the Constitution. 14. Government can govern only with the consent of the governed. 15. "All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in Congress " 16. All treaties made by the President must be ratified by the Senate. 17. The Supreme Court has voided more than 900 state laws as unconstitutional.
5 18. Powers not specifically given to the federal government by the Constitution are retained by the States.
6 Principles of the Constitution Kite Get colored paper and yarn from your teacher and use this as a pattern to create a kite. The kite should be labeled Principles of the Constitution and the bows should be labeled with the 7 principles on one side and two examples on the other. The writing should be legible. The kite may be decorated if time permits. Grading will be on accuracy and neatness.
7 Directions and Rubric for Song/Poem Name Period Write a song, rap or poem describing (defining) all seven Principles of the Constitution and giving an example of each. Use the rubric below to check for complete information. The lyrics/poem may be handwritten or typed, but must be legible. Staple this sheet to your lyrics/poem. Rubric for Song / Poem Criteria Excellent (5) Good (4) Fair (3) Poor ( Missing (1) Content All 7 principles are included 6 principles are included. 4 to 5 principles are included. Fewer than 4 principles are included. No principles are included in the song. x 6 = Facts All 7 principles are correct 6 principles are correct 4 to 5 principles are correct 2 to 3 principles and examples are correct Only 1 principle and example are correct x 6 = Script Spelling and Grammar All of the lyrics of the song are included There are no mistakes in the lyrics The lyrics are missing a 1-3 words The lyrics contain 1-3 mistakes 4-7 on the lyrics sheet are missing The lyrics contain 4-7 mistakes More than 7 words are missing on the lyrics sheet There are 7-10 mistakes No lyrics sheet is turned in There are more than 10 mistakes x 4 = x 4 = Comments: Grade earned
8 Principles of the Constitution Poster(s) Name Class Period For this activity you may use a large poster board (not provided) or individual sheets of paper to create a large poster or 7 small posters illustrating all 7 Principles of the Constitution. The posters should be neat and colorful, clearly labeled, and with an accurate illustration. The illustrations may be hand-drawn, magazine pictures or clip art. The posters may be created on the computer. Turn this paper in with your poster(s). Required elements: name of the principle definition at least one example CATEGORY Required Elements Labels Graphics - Relevance Attractiveness Grammar The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information. All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away. All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation. The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. There are no grammatical/mechanic al mistakes on the All required elements are included on the Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away. All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. Some borrowed graphics have a source citation. There are 1-3 grammatical/mechanic al mistakes on the All but 1 of the required elements are included on the Many items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 3 ft. away. All graphics relate to the topic. One or two borrowed graphics have a source citation. The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. There are 4-7 grammatical/mechanic al mistakes on the Several required elements were missing. Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled. Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation. The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. There are more than 7 grammatical/mechanica l mistakes on the an illustrati on x 10 = x 3 = x 4 = x 3 = x 5 = Teacher comments:
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