Fundamental Political Principles of American government
Fundamental Political Principles:
define and shape American constitutional government
1.) People elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf ­ representative government
Virginians elected Tim Kaine to Congress. He will vote for laws on our behalf.
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2.) The government and those who govern are bound by the law.­rule of law
3.) People are the source of any and all governmental power.
We give our ­consent of the governed
government
permission to draft us
by choosing to be a U.S. citizen (think about it, do you have to be a citizen of this country?)
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5.) Government is not all­powerful and may only do those things people have given it the power to do.
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Well in the real world,
the government DOES need a warrant to search our property
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Directions
1.) Trace your hand on the construction paper
2.) Label each finger as one of the 5 principles of American Government
HOT Question:
Which fundamental principle do you think is most important? Why?
In your answer you must use the following term:government, influence, and power.
3.) On the back of each finger, explain that principle in your own words
4.) Decorate your turkey!
**If you did your homework, you can use paint and glitter!
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Name that Principle!
Representative Government: We vote for members of Congress, and they create the laws that we live by.
Rule of Law: All individuals, even police officers, must obey the law.
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Limited Government: 1.) Government cannot do everything. 2.) Government must stick to the script (the Constitution).
Democracy: A government where people hold the power. People rule. Consent of the Governed: All governmental power
comes from the people.
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A guide book to the Fundamental Principles of American Government
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2. Label the remaining pages with one of the 5 fundamental principles.
3. Cut and paste the correct paraphrase to each principle page.
A­ 1.Create a table of contents for page #1. After each principle, give a 3­5 word summary of that term.
4. Draw a colored example (picture) of that principle in our real lives.
Ex.
Representative Government­I voted for that guy!
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A guide book to the Fundamental Principles of American Government
2. Label the remaining pages with one of the 5 fundamental principles.
3. Cut and paste the correct paraphrase to each principle page.
HONORS­
1. Write a 1 paragraph note from the author. Your note should include:
­ A list of the 5 principles
­A "so what" explanation (why are these important to know?)
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4. Draw a colored example (picture) of that principle in our real lives. Nov 26­7:56 AM
Author's Note Example Page
Note from the Author:
Dear reader,
The fundamental priciples...
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