Overview
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Six Big Ideas in the ConstitutionLIMITED GOVERNMENT How have we strayed from this principle? (both left and right have perspectives)REPUBLICANISM What challenges exist with representative government and what are some solutionsCHECK AND BALANCES Have some branches failed in their role or have some overcome checks on their power? In other words, are they still co-equal?SEPERATION OF POWERS In what ways has the executive taken powers from other branches?FEDERALISM What controversies exist relating to state versus federal power?POPULAR SOVERIEGNTY Is our government “by the people”, why or why not?