Chapter 3: The Constitution

Protecting Your Rights How well do you know your rights? What constitutional protections do you enjoy as a United States citizen? Few people know the Constitution very well, yet we all rely on its provisions to ensure a stable government that works within defined limits. To learn more about how the Constitution is a relevant document that protects your rights today, view the Democracy in Action Chapter 3 video lesson: The Constitution A Living Document . GOVERNMENT. Chapter Overview Visit the United States Government: Democracy in Action Web site at and click on Chapter 3 Overview to preview Chapter information. 62. Section 1. Structure and Principles T. he Founders created the Constitution Reader's Guide more than 200 years ago. Like Mon- Key Terms tesquieu, they believed in a separation of powers. They divided the federal govern- article , jurisdiction, supremacy clause, amendment, popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of ment into legislative, executive, and judicial powers, checks and balances, veto, judicial review branches.

The Constitution limits the powers of government by making explicit grants of authority. Major Principles of the Constitution Major Principles of the Constitution See the following footnoted materials in theReference Handbook: 1. The Articles of Confederation,pages 808–811. 062-067 CH03S1-860053 12/1/04 1:38 AM Page 65

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