Question

section 1 guided reading and review
the six basic principles
a: as you read
as you read section 1, fill in a description of each of the six basic principles of the constitution; record in the chart below.

principle	description
limited government	2.
separation of powers	3.
checks and balances	4.
judicial review	5.
federalism	6.

b. reviewing key terms
complete each sentence by writing the correct term in the blank provided.

1. the idea that government and its officers are always subject to—never above—the law is described as the ______.
2. the principle of ______ expresses the concept that government must be conducted according to constitutional principles.
3. judicial review is the power to declare a government action that violates some provision of the constitution to be ______.
4. the ______ is the brief introduction that begins the constitution.

Explanation:

To solve these fill - in - the - blank questions related to the basic principles of the US Constitution, we analyze each one based on our knowledge of constitutional law and principles:

Question 7

The idea that government and its officers are always subject to (never above) the law is known as the rule of law. This principle ensures that no one, including those in power, is exempt from following the law.

Question 8

The principle of constitutionalism expresses the concept that government must be conducted according to constitutional principles. It emphasizes that the government's actions are bound by the constitution.

Question 9

Judicial review is the power of the courts to declare a government action that violates some provision of the Constitution to be unconstitutional. When a law or government action is found to be in conflict with the Constitution, it is struck down as unconstitutional.

Question 10

The Preamble is the brief introduction that begins the Constitution. It outlines the general purposes and goals of the Constitution.

Answer:

s:

1. rule of law
2. constitutionalism
3. unconstitutional
4. Preamble