AOB Lesson 3E
Directions ~ Define each constitutional principle. Then give examples of how each principle is reflected in the US Constitution, historical documents/acts/thinkers and current events. Use Resources 1M and 3D as a reference.
Constitutional Principles U.S. Constitution Historical
Documents/Acts
Current Events
Popular Sovereignty
Define:
Checks and Balances
Define:
Separation of Powers
Define:
Limited Government
Define:
Individual Rights
Define:
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AOB Lesson 3E
Directions ~ Define each constitutional principle. Then give examples of how each principle is reflected in the US Constitution, historical documents/acts/thinkers and current events. Use Resources 1M and 3D as a reference.
Constitutional Principles U.S. Constitution Historical Acts/
Documents/Thinkers
Current Events
Popular Sovereignty
Define: A belief that the power of the state is based upon the will of the people
Ex. Preamble – “We the
People of the United
States… …do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of
America.”
Ex. President vetoing a law,
Senate approving appointments, etc.
Ex. Quartering Act
Intolerable Acts
Tea Acts
Locke
Rousseau
Ex. Rights of Englishmen
Montesquieu
Checks and Balances
Define: A system where the powers of different branches of government are checked by other branches to create an overall balance of power.
Separation of Powers
Define: A system where the state is divided up into different branches with specific powers given to each branch.
Limited Government
Define: A government structure where the government is prevented by a constitution or other formal document, from intruding on certain rights of the people.
Individual Rights
Define: The rights of the individual given by a government and separate from civil rights.
Ex. Executive enforces the laws, Legislative makes the laws, and Judicial interprets the laws.
Ex. Bill of Rights
Ex. Bill of Rights
Ex. Montesquieu
Massachusetts Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Magna Carta
Massachusetts Constitution
Magna Carta
Rights of Englishmen
Massachusetts Constitution
Magna Carta
Quartering Act
Intolerable Acts
Tea Acts
Rights of Englishmen
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