Chapter 8, Lesson 1
The Constitution
Guiding Question
What are the first 4 principles outlined in the Constitution?
What is a Preamble?
Preamble- An introduction
*The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution provides an introduction to the Constitution.
We the People of the United States,
Who are We the People ?
Every person in the United States
How is this statement an example of social contract?
The people agree to live under a government and have that government create laws all will follow.
In return, the people gain the protection of the government…
Popular Sovereignty
Republican Form of Government
Limited Government
In Class Assignment�Answer on Quizizz
Why does the Constitution start with “We the people”?
How is power distributed in the federal government?
Delegated/
Expressed/
Enumerated Powers
Powers outlined in the U.S. Constitution (example: Powers of Congress in Article I, Section 8)
Reserved Powers
Powers reserved to the States and the People
Concurrent Powers
Powers shared by the State and Federal government
B. Pass marriage laws
E. Create federal courts
M. Regulate foreign trade
G. Establish Schools
H. Regulate trade within state
L. Divorce laws
D. Marijuana Laws
I. Maintain the armed forces
J. Drinking Age
A. Coin money
K. Tax Citizens
Place the letters in the correct spot on the Venn Diagram
Enumerated Powers (National)
Concurrent Powers (Shared)
Reserved Powers (State)
N. Borrow money
F. Provide for public welfare
C. Carry out criminal justice
Main Ideas