The Six Principles of the
Constitution
by Lydia York
Popular Sovereignty
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The government is run by the consent of the people
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This is important because without popular sovereignty it wouldn't be a
democracy anymore because the government would have all the power
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Starbucks has a website called My Starbucks Idea
(mystarbucksidea.force.com) that lets customers submit their ideas or
concerns
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If the customers really hate a specific drink, Starbucks will modify it, or
simply take it off the menu
Limited Government
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The government is bound by the rule of law
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This is important because if the federal government had no basis of how to
govern, it would be too powerful
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Starbucks is bound by Business Ethics and Compliance and Standards of
Business Conduct
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These standards outline how Starbucks must treat their customers and
employees, as well as their business practices
Separation of Powers
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The government has three branches that are of equal power, but have
different roles
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It's important because the nation is not being run by just one entity, but
three, and they each have different jobs so one branch isn't responsible for
everything
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Starbucks has many different positions that are in charge of different roles.
For example: Legal, Customer Service, IT, Marketing, Public Affairs
Checks and Balances
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The three branches of government have some degree of power over each
other in order for the branches to be equal
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This principle is important because without it, one branch would be more
powerful
Managers
Customers
Complain
Refund / remake drink
Staff
Federalism
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Federalism means that there is a federal government and individual state
governments
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It’s important because it allows the states to make laws based on their needs
but still be united under one federal government

At Starbucks Howard Schultz is the CEO, but there are several branches
worldwide
Judicial Review
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The Judiciary Branch has the power to decide if a law or act is constitutional

It’s important because it makes sure that the government follows the
constitution

Starbucks can get health inspections to make sure that it’s following the
Standards of Business Conduct, and basic health and safety regulations