Principles of the Constitution
By Maelynn May
Popular Sovereignty
Quote from constitution:
We the people....establish this constitution for the United States of America
Republicanism
Quote from constitution:
Article 4, section 4 calls for every state to have a "republican form of government"
In action:
The people exercise their power by electing representatives to govern.
Limited Government
Quote from constitution:
Amendment 10 reserves for the states and people all powers not given to the national government nor denied to the state governments.
In action:
Rights guaranteed to individual citizens limit the power of the government
Separation of Powers
Quote from constitution:
Articles 1,2 and 3 of the constitution tells how powers are split among the 3 branches
Checks and Balances
Quote from Consitution: Article 1- congress has power to impeach, try, convict, & remove from office.
In action:
A presidential veto of a proposed law is an example of checks and balances in action
Federalism
Quote from Consitution: Article 1, Section 8- lengthy list of powers of congress (federal)
In action: Medicade Expanision is wrong for Utah
Individual Rights
Individual Rights gives personal liberties or privileges
Quote from constitution:
Article 1 freedom of speech, religion, press, petition and assembly
In action: The press can be at a presidents speech.