Principles of the
Constitution
Chapter 3, Section 4
Review Constitution Structure
Hand
back quizzes and discuss.
Collect.
Complete constitution prompts
and discuss each. Put on p. 33.
Read 3.4 in textbook. Complete
each part of the organizer. Sheet
goes on p. 34.
Popular Sovereignty
 What
is popular sovereignty?
 Define Republic.
 Why do you think people don’t vote?
Rule of Law
Define
rule of law.
What limits are placed on our
government?
 Examples?
What
happens if a member of
government breaks the law?
 Examples?
Separation Powers
 Define
Separation of Powers.
 What is the function of each branch?
Makes
Laws
Enforces
Laws
Interprets
Laws
Checks and Balances
 Define
Checks
and
Balances.
 Do
examples
on sheet.
Page 35
 On
the top line, redefine Federalism.
 Give 1 example of an area each level of
government controls:



National
State
Local
 Define
each of these: Give an example.
 Expressed
powers:
 Implied powers:
 Reserved powers:
 Concurrent powers:
Federalism Venn Diagram, p. 35
Below definitions
Powers Denied
to the Fed. Gov’t
Powers Denied
to the States
Expressed
Powers
Reserved
Powers
Concurrent
Powers
The Amendment Process
Why
is the Amendment
Process a good example of
Federalism?
Why did the Framers make
it so difficult to amend the
Constitution?
Exit Ticket 3.4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
What right ensures popular sovereignty in our
country?
What are the 3 branches of government?
Name one check the President has over
Congress.
What is one example of a reserved power?
What happens if the President breaks the law?