Constitution

Chapter 3

Section 1 Outline

The Six Basic Principles

Section Objective- To understand the meaning of the basic principles of the American constructional system in both their historical and current settings.

A.   Popular Sovereignty

1.       

2.       

B.   Limited Government

1.       

2.       

C.   Separation of Powers

1.      

2.      

D.   Checks and Balances

1.

2.

E.   Judicial Review

1.

2.

F.    Federalism

1.

2.

3.

Section 2 Outline

Formally Amending the Constitution

Section Objective- To understand the process of constitutional change and development by formal amendment.

A.   Formal Amendment Process

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2.

3.

4.

B. The 27 Amendments

               1.

               2.

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Section 3 Outline

Informal Amendment

Section Objective- To understand the processes of constitutional change and development by informal amendment.

A.   Basic Legislation

1.

2.

B.   Executive Action

1.

2.

C.   Court Decisions

     1.

     2.

D.   Party Practices

1.

2.

E.   Custom

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2.