Six Big Ideas in the Constitution Fed. Gov.'t has only Limited powers Government listed People choose reps. Republicanism Checks and Balances Divide power b/t states & Fed. 1 4 9 1 2 2 8 2 1 Federalism Executive Legislative Separation Judicial of Powers People = authority Popular of Gov.'t Sovereignty Issues = people vote 3 1 2 2 Quote "The privilege of the writ of habes corpus shall not be suspended." "The United States shall n/a guarantee... a republican form of government." 4 2 Clause Section Article Handout 3: Outlining the Constitution’s Six Big Ideas 1 1 "He shall have the power by and with the advice of the Senate to make treaties." Rephrase in your own words Imprisoned people have to go to trial and be told why they are being held. The government can't take this away. Voters choose Representatives to govern them. 2/3 Senate has to O.K. any treaty the President makes. Congress has some powers "To lay ad collect taxes, duties, ... pay for the common and the states have some powers. defense." "The judicial power shall extend in all cases... arising under this constitution." "the electors in each state shall have the qualifications requisite for electors of the most numerous branch of the state legislator." The Supreme Court can decide if a law is unconstitutional (goes against the constitution). Citizens vote for the the people they want to represent them. Center for Legislative Archives National Archives and Records Administration www.archives.gov/legislative