9/30/099/30/09BR- BR- Explain why you agree or disagree Explain why you agree or disagree with the following statement:with the following statement: Unchecked Unchecked democracy can sometimes be dangerous democracy can sometimes be dangerous therefore our government is a republic which therefore our government is a republic which is based on the rule of law (the constitution) is based on the rule of law (the constitution) that protects the people from “runaway” that protects the people from “runaway” democracy.democracy.

TodayToday: Constitutional Framework - How 5 : Constitutional Framework - How 5 Elements of the Constitution Establishes Elements of the Constitution Establishes

the Rule of Law and Protects Usthe Rule of Law and Protects Us

ActivityActivity::I will assign you into a group of 4 people. Appoint a I will assign you into a group of 4 people. Appoint a

speaker, manager, timekeeper, and a recorderspeaker, manager, timekeeper, and a recorderEach group will be responsible for explaining one Each group will be responsible for explaining one

of the following constitutional ideas. You of the following constitutional ideas. You should also try to come up with an example of should also try to come up with an example of this idea in action. this idea in action. These can be found on These can be found on page 15-16 of your textpage 15-16 of your text

1.1. Limited governmentLimited government2.2. Separation of powersSeparation of powers3.3. Checks and balancesChecks and balances4.4. Judicial reviewJudicial review5.5. FederalismFederalism

How 5 Elements of the Constitution Establishes the Rule of Law and How 5 Elements of the Constitution Establishes the Rule of Law and Protects UsProtects Us

AssignmentAssignment: 15 Points (Due : 15 Points (Due Tomorrow)Tomorrow)

For each of the 5 Constitutional ideas, For each of the 5 Constitutional ideas, explain briefly what it is explain briefly what it is andand give one give one example of that idea in action.example of that idea in action.

In one sentence, what do you think is the In one sentence, what do you think is the main goal of these 5 Constitutional ideas? main goal of these 5 Constitutional ideas?

You can probably get this done now!You can probably get this done now!