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Principles of The Constitution

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  • The people are the source of all government authority.
    Popular Sovereignty
  • Only Congress has the power to declare war.
    Federalism or Separation of Powers
  • Congress must have a two-thirds vote in each house to override a veto.
    Checks and Balances
  • State and local governments supervise the public school system
    Federalism
  • A system that allows each branch of government to limit the powers of the other branches
    Checks and Balances
  • In Pennsylvania, people pay both a State and Federal Income Tax.
    Federalism
  • Congress makes laws for the nation.
    Separation of Powers
  • The President and all other government officials must obey the law like all American citizens.
    Limited Government
  • In 2000, Americans chose George W. Bush as President.
    Popular Sovereignty or Republicanism
  • The first ten amendments to the Constitution (Bill of Rights)
    Individual Rights
  • Liberties and privileges guaranteed to each citizen
    Individual Rights
  • Rule of the country is not passed down based on bloodline, or military coup.
    Popular Sovereignty
  • "We the people of the United States…"
    Popular Sovereignty
  • The power to govern comes from the people.
    Popular Sovereignty
  • People have the right to a lawyer
    Individual Rights
  • Powers are divided between the national government and the states
    Federalism
  • The powers of the national government are distributed among the three branches of government.
    Separation of Powers
  • A President can only serve two terms.
    Checks and Balances
  • Government may use only those powers given to it.
    Limited Government
  • All treaties made by the President must be ratified by the Senate.
    Checks and Balances
  • Amendment 19 gave women the right to vote.
    Popular Sovereignty
  • Rule by the people/Power to the people
    Popular Sovereignty
  • The President is commander in chief of the military
    Separation of Powers
  • President is responsible for executing, enforcing, and administering the law.
    Separation of Powers
  • States can make marriage laws for their state.
    Federalism
  • The people elect representatives to make laws and conduct government.
    Republicanism
  • Presidential appointees must be approved by the Senate
    Checks and balances
  • Educational requirements vary state to state.
    Federalism
  • Congress can impeach and remove the President for improper conduct.
    Checks and Balances
  • Citizens choose people to represent them in government.
    Popular Sovereignty or Republicanism
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