Question

reviewing ideas and terms

1. a. describe what are the main goals of the u.s. constitution?

b. explain why might the problems of governing keep the six goals from being achieved?

1. a. identify name the six basic principles of governing set out in the constitution.

b. summarize how is the constitution a plan for government?

1. a. define what is popular sovereignty?

b. evaluate is popular sovereignty important to a republic? why or why not?

1. a. recall what is limited government?

b. elaborate how is the rule of law related to the principle of limited government?

1. a. describe what problem of governing does the separation of powers address?

b. make inferences which branch of government do you think received the most power under the constitution? explain your answer, including why the framers may have done it this way.

1. a. describe how do checks and balances in the constitution control the powers of government and lead to the development of democratic government?

b. explain how are the \common good\ and individual political rights secured by checks and balances?
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Explanation:

1. a. The main goals of the U.S. Constitution include forming a more perfect Union, establishing Justice, insuring domestic Tranquility, providing for the common defense, promoting the general Welfare, and securing the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.

b. Problems of governing like political polarization, economic inequality, and social unrest can impede achieving these goals.

1. a. The six basic principles are popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, and federalism.

b. The Constitution is a plan for government as it outlines the structure, powers, and limitations of the three branches (legislative, executive, judicial) and the relationship between the federal and state governments.

1. a. Popular sovereignty is the principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.

b. It is important to a republic as it gives the people the power to elect representatives and have a say in governance, ensuring government is for the people.

1. a. Limited government is a system where the government's power is restricted by law to prevent abuse of power.

b. The rule of law ensures that all, including the government, are subject to laws. It relates to limited government as it restricts government actions to what is legal.

1. a. Separation of powers addresses the problem of concentration of power. By dividing power among three branches, it prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.

b. Opinions may vary, but some might argue the legislative branch received much power as it makes laws. The Framers may have done this to represent the people's will as it is the most directly - elected branch.

1. a. Checks and balances allow each branch to limit the powers of the others. For example, the President can veto legislation, Congress can override the veto, and the courts can declare laws unconstitutional. This helps in developing democratic government by preventing tyranny.

b. Checks and balances secure the "common good" and individual political rights by ensuring no branch oversteps its bounds. For example, the legislative branch making laws in the public interest while the judicial branch can strike down laws that violate individual rights.

Answer:

1. a. Form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, secure the Blessings of Liberty.

b. Political polarization, economic inequality, social unrest.

1. a. Popular sovereignty, limited government, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, federalism.

b. Outlines structure, powers, limitations of branches and federal - state relationship.

1. a. Authority of government from consent of people.

b. Yes, gives people power in governance.

1. a. Government power restricted by law.

b. Ensures government actions are legal.

1. a. Concentration of power.

b. Legislative (example answer), to represent people's will.

1. a. Each branch limits others, prevents tyranny.

b. Prevents branches from overstepping bounds for common good and rights.