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According to the preamble of the US Constitution the ultimate power of the government redes with who?
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The people
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What is the US Constitution?
The Constitution of the United States of America is the fundamental blueprint of the US government system, and governs the relationship between citizens ("the people"), the constituent states, and the national government. It lays out a framework of government, consisting of a representative federal system whereby sovereignty is shared between the states and the national government, and details how the federal government is to be set up and run. It also outlines how power is to be shared between the federal government, the states, and the people. The Preamble to the Constitution can be seen as a statement of ideals and goals for the nation and its government system, and is used to guide interpretation of the rest of the Constitution. One of the more unusual features of the Constitution (particularly for the time period it was written in), is that is a limited government model: government is only allowed to do things explicitly designated as powers granted to it (or, powers which must follow to do something explicitly granted). That is, government does not start out with the ability to do anything, and then is forbidden to do things. Instead, it starts out with the ability to do NOTHING, and then is given the power to specific tasks. The People start out with the power to do ANYTHING, and then delegate to the government the ability to restrict these actions on a limited basis. This was virtually unique at the time, whereby most government systems (and political science theories of governance) presumed the opposite, that ultimate power (should) resided in the government, not the governed. ** not to be confused with the ship named USS Constitution (aka "Old Ironsides") built in 1797.
The ultimate responsibility for making and carrying out government policy rests with?
The ultimate responsibility for making and carrying out government policy rests with the people.
What are the major principles of American Constitutionalism and what did the farmers accomplish?
The Five Principles of Government found in the Constitution of the United States are---Popular Sovereignty; Checks and Balances; Federalism; Limited Power of the Government; Separation of Branches. Popular Sovereignty means the ultimate power rests with the people. Checks and Balances means that no one branch of the government can overpower the other branches of government. Each has a check on the power of the other branches. Federalism is the dividing and sharing of power between state and national governments. Limited power means that the government is restricted by the laws and the Constitution and it has to operate within the framework of the laws and Constitution. Separation of Branches divides the government into the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch, each with its own powers and duties. The framers of our Constitution managed to include all the principles in the Constitution of the United States.
In a unitary system of government ultimate government authority is located?
at national or central level
List and describe the principles in the constitution give an example of each?
The Six Principles of the Constitution/Government found in the Constitution of the United States are---Popular Sovereignty; Checks and Balances; Federalism; Limited Power of the Government; Separation of Branches; Judicial Review.Popular Sovereignty means the ultimate power rests with the people. Checks and Balances means that no one branch of the government can overpower the other branches of government. Each has a check on the power of the other branches. Federalism is the dividing and sharing of power between state and national governments. Limited power means that the government is restricted by the laws and the Constitution and it has to operate within the framework of the laws and Constitution. Separation of Branches divides the government into the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branch, each with its own powers and duties. Judicial Review gives the Judicial Branch the right to declare laws unconstitutional.
What part of the constitution is the preamble?
The Preamble is the first paragraph or introduction of the Constitution. It establishes the Constitution as the governing document of the United States. It begins with the phrase "We the People", indicating that it is the people who hold the ultimate power in the U.S. and states the purposes for which the United States was established as a country.
According to John Marshall in Marbury v. Madison who or what should interpret the Constitution?
Chief Justice John Marshall believed interpreting the Constitution was the responsibility of the Judicial branchof government. The Supreme Court of the United States is the ultimate arbiter of the Constitution.
In order for the American government to have legitimacy it must have?
The legitimacy of the government of the United States rests upon the Constitution. It is the ultimate law of the land.
Who has the ultimate power as expressed in the constitution?
In most constitutional systems, the ultimate power rests with the people. The constitution outlines the framework of government and establishes the sovereignty of the people. Power is typically divided among branches of government such as the executive, legislative, and judiciary, ensuring a system of checks and balances.
What is the ultimate law in the US?
The Constitution.
How does the constitution limit congressonal power?
The constitution provides us with the System of Checks and Balances. It gives one branch of government power over another branch. The constitution specifically limits congressional powers by saying that the states hold the ultimate rights.
Which of the 5 priniciples of the constitution is most important?
The Six Principles of the Constitution/Government found in the Constitution of the United States are---Popular Sovereignty; Checks and Balances; Federalism; Limited Power of the Government; Separation of Branches; Judicial Review. All are important but the one that guarantees power to the people is Popular Sovereignty, which means the ultimate power rests with the people.
According to one of the fundamental rules of the Constitution, who holds the ultimate authority in the United States A. the elected president B. the Senate C. the people D. the Supreme Court Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D?
C. The People The preamble to the Constitution says, 'We the people, in order to form a more perfect union; establish justice and secure domestic tranquility; provide for the common defense; promote general welfare and secure the blessings of true liberty...'. This statement provides us with evidence to believe that when creating this country, our forefathers wanted the ultimate authority in the United States to be 'the people'.
The ultimate responsibility for making and carrying out government policy rests with?
The ultimate responsibility for making and carrying out government policy rests with the people.
What is the US Constitution?
The Constitution of the United States of America is the fundamental blueprint of the US government system, and governs the relationship between citizens ("the people"), the constituent states, and the national government. It lays out a framework of government, consisting of a representative federal system whereby sovereignty is shared between the states and the national government, and details how the federal government is to be set up and run. It also outlines how power is to be shared between the federal government, the states, and the people. The Preamble to the Constitution can be seen as a statement of ideals and goals for the nation and its government system, and is used to guide interpretation of the rest of the Constitution. One of the more unusual features of the Constitution (particularly for the time period it was written in), is that is a limited government model: government is only allowed to do things explicitly designated as powers granted to it (or, powers which must follow to do something explicitly granted). That is, government does not start out with the ability to do anything, and then is forbidden to do things. Instead, it starts out with the ability to do NOTHING, and then is given the power to specific tasks. The People start out with the power to do ANYTHING, and then delegate to the government the ability to restrict these actions on a limited basis. This was virtually unique at the time, whereby most government systems (and political science theories of governance) presumed the opposite, that ultimate power (should) resided in the government, not the governed. ** not to be confused with the ship named USS Constitution (aka "Old Ironsides") built in 1797.
Does the constitution include a declaration of independence from Britain?
Yes, definitely yes because that was the whole ultimate point of the Constitution.
What is the ultimate authority on what is or isn't allowed by the constitution?
The US Supreme Court
