The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

Okay class, today we will be learning about The 7 Principles of The Constitution.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

What is that?

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

It's pretty simple, the 7 principles well are the 7 principles of The US Constitution. Today I will be bringing them in to class.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

Hello there, I am Limited Government. I am pretty self explanatory. I am a principle of government in which power is limited by set laws, such as those in a constitution. I make sure the government doesn't become to powerful.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

Can you tell us an example?

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

Sure young lady, If the Governor robs a convenience store, he or she will be charged like an ordinary citizen. He or she cannot be treated differently just because he is the Governor.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

So an example would be " The President must pay taxes like everyone else does. "

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

Correct!

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

Here comes the next principle.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

Hello, I am Separation  of Powers

And I am Checks & Balances.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

I am which the powers of the government is separated into 3 different branches. First, there is the Legislative Branch which makes laws. Then there is Executive Branch which carries out laws. Lastly, there is Judicial Branch which is to interpret laws.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

I on the other hand in which each branch of government has the power to check the actions of the other 2 branches. Each branch has the power to counter the actions of the other 2 and thus prevent the entire government being controlled by any single branch. An example would be The President can veto a bill approved by the House of Representatives and Senate.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

So your saying Congress can impeach and remove the President for improper conduct would be an example of Checks & Balances.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

Correct.

The 7 Principles of The Constitution 

Limited Power of Government: 

Separation of Powers:

Popular Sovereignty: 

Checks and Balances

Individual Rights

Republicanism

Federalism: 

Hello, I am Popular Sovereignty. I am a which the principle of government that says that political power comes from the people. And don't forget the Preamble of the Constitution that begins with "We the People" that is Popular Sovereignty. And a great example would be voting like when America elected its first African American President in 2008. Lastly, popular sovereignty has people have the right to alter or abolish their government. Well that is all I got for today ladies, see ya.