Question

individual rights the constitution also protects the rights from government overreach. the first ten amendments to the called the bill of rights, list the rights of americans to speak freely, bear arms, be free from unjustified government search fair criminal trials, among others. these rights are not unlimited all individual rights are balanced with the governments need for the public good. for example, to maintain order, the government some restrictions on when and how people exercise their free beliefs and principles today although the constitution principles on which it rests have existed for more than 200 years the basis for our government today and remains a flexible instrument for meeting the changing needs of people in these underlying beliefs and principles, such as limited government power between national government and the states, independence commitment to the rule of law remain important in the us
reading progress check
monitoring what do the terms federalism, separation of powers, and balances mean?
lesson 1 review
reviewing vocabulary

1. describing what are the articles and amendments to the constitution? 21a

using your graphic organizer

1. categorizing write a paragraph explaining one of the major principles reflected in the u.s. constitution. 7f, 20a

answering the guiding questions

1. identifying what is the structure of the u.s. constitution?
2. specifying what principles are reflected in the u.s. constitution?

Explanation:

1. Articles of the U.S. Constitution are the main - body sections that establish the structure and functions of the government (legislative, executive, and judicial branches, among others). Amendments are changes or additions to the original Constitution, like the Bill of Rights (first ten amendments) which protects individual liberties.
2. For example, federalism is a principle where power is divided between the national and state governments. It allows for a balance where states can handle local - level issues while the national government deals with broader, national - scope matters.
3. The structure of the U.S. Constitution includes a Preamble that states the goals, seven Articles that outline the government's structure and functions, and 27 Amendments that have been added over time to adapt to changing needs.
4. Principles reflected in the U.S. Constitution include separation of powers (dividing government into three branches to prevent any one from having too much power), checks and balances (each branch can limit the others' power), federalism (division of power between national and state governments), and popular sovereignty (power comes from the people).

Answer:

1. Articles establish government structure and functions; amendments are changes/additions to the Constitution.
2. Federalism divides power between national and state governments for a balance in governance.
3. Preamble, seven Articles, and 27 Amendments.
4. Separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, popular sovereignty.