Chapter 2: Origins of American Government



Chapter 3: The Constitution

Section 1: Basic Principles (pg. 68-75)

Main Idea: When the framers began to outline the Constitution they were met with several unique challenges. Through perseverance they developed a strong foundational document built around six basic principles that has endured for nearly two-hundred and fifty years.

Identify the following characteristics contained within the Constitution

• When was the Constitution written:

• When did the document itself take effect:

An Outline for the Constitution

Identify the following characteristics contained within the Constitution

• How many words are contained within the Constitution:

• How many articles are contained within the Constitution:

• How many amendments are contained within the Constitution:

Using the chart on the bottom of page 69 describe the subject that each article of the Constitution focuses on:

Preamble:

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Article I:

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Article II:

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Article III:

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Article IV:

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Article V:

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Article VI:

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Article VII:

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Identify, define and provide an example of the principle in practice for each of the six basic principles of the Constitution

Popular Sovereignty:

• Example of the principle in action:

Limited Government:

• Example of the principle in action:

Separation of Powers:

• Example of the principle in action:

Checks and Balances:

• Example of the principle in action:

Judicial Review:

• Example of the principle in action:

Federalism:

• Example of the principle in action:

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