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Five Fundamental

PrinciplesChapter 3Section 4

Popular Sovereignty Supreme power belongs to the people

“We the people…”

Examples: Electing the President and state and local government representatives

Rule of Law The law applies to everyone, even

those who govern

Examples: Impeachment (Elected officials who break the law – removed from office – ”get fired”)

Separation of Powers Each branch of government performs

a different function

Examples: The legislative branch writes laws. The judicial branch interprets laws.The Executive branch enforces laws.

Checks & Balances Each branch of government checks

the other branches

Examples: The President can veto laws. Congress can override vetoes. The Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional.

Federalism Power is shared by the states and

national government

Examples: Americans must obey both state and national (federal) laws.

Dividing Power

Enumerated/Expressed

Powers

Reserved Powers

Concurrent (Both)

Powers listed in the Constitution belong

to the national government.

Ex. Create/Coin money

Powers shared by state & national

government.

Ex. Both have the power to tax.

Powers NOT listed in the Constitution

belong to the state governments.

Ex. Establish schools

What if a state law conflicts with a national

(federal) law?Article VI:“…shall be the supreme Law of the

Land”

Supremacy Clause: (Article VI): the Constitution is the supreme/highest law in the land.

Federalism in Practice:

Show Clips: State vs. Federal Powers from http://video.pbs.org/video/2365006249/• California Marijuana (4:18- 8:26).• Commerce Clause & Guns (20:40–26:12)• Hoover Dam & New Deal (28:15-33:04)• Brown vs. Board of Education (33:05-37:55)• Federal Growth - Toilet Regulations (37:56-

46:57)• More Perfect Union - Finding Balance (46:59-

51:40)