Six Principles found in the Constitution

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1) Principle of the Constitution: federalism

A) Powers delegated to the national government

B) Powers reserved to the state government

C) Concurrent powers shared between them

2) Principle of the Constitution: Limited Government

The Bill of Rights limits the governments

3) Principle of the Constitution: Popular Sovereignty

The government derives its power from the people

4) Principle of the Constitution: Separation of Power

Legislative

Executive

Judicial

5) Principle of the Constitution: Judicial Review

The Supreme Court can declare an act of Congress unconstitutional.

6) Principle of the Constitution: Checks & Balance

Makes sure one branch cannot get too powerful

How are powers delegated to the federal government?

Articles 1 section 8

What is listed in Articles 1 section 8

The powers of the national government are:

-collect tax

-regulate commerce

-coin money

-declare war

-post offices

-ability to pass “necessary and proper” laws to carry out enumerated powers

Enumerated

Powers granted to Congress by the Constitution

Delegated

Specific authorities granted to the federal government

Reserved

Powers not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution, nor prohibited to the states. It is retained by the people. (Tenth Amendment)

Concurrent power

Powers shared by states and the federal government

legislative

makes laws in Congress

-House of Representatives

-senate

Executive

enforce laws

-white house

Judicial

interprets laws

-supreme court