1. The Principles of theUnited States Constitution 2. I. Popular Sovereignty The people hold the ultimate authority A representative democracy lets the people elect leaders…

Slide 1Foundations of Georgia’s Government Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilties Slide 2 Georgia’s Government It is the governing…

1. Human Geography of the United States: Shaping an Abundant Land The United States has grown both physically and economically. In the 20th century, the U.S. set aside isolationism…

Slide 1 Government/Civics Domain Slide 2 Democracy Rule of ALL. A country or nation where the people hold supreme power. Usually, they exercise their power by electing officials…

Slide 1 Georgia’s Constitution, Separation of Powers, Checks and Balances, Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities Slide 2  The student will describe the role of citizens…

Slide 1 The Basis for our Government Slide 2 What was life like in America before the Constitution? 1. Native Americans  Didn’t get along with the colonists (French…

Slide 1 Checks and Balances Slide 2 Slide 3 Judicial Branch INTERPRETS LAWS Legislative Branch MAKES LAWS Executive Branch CARRIES OUT LAWS Each branch of government has…

Slide 1Shays Rebellion The Rebellion exposed the definite need for a Constitutional Convention to be held in May, 1787 It also showed the importance of having a strong central…