7 Key Constitutional Principles

Worksheet Description

This worksheet focuses on the foundational principles upon which the United States Constitution is built. It provides a list of seven key constitutional principles, such as “Popular Sovereignty” and “Federalism,” and offers blank spaces next to each for students to define them. The worksheet begins with a brief explanation, defining a principle as a value that guides behavior or serves as the bedrock for a belief system or line of reasoning. It emphasizes that the U.S. Constitution rests on these seven core principles and prompts students to articulate their meanings.

The primary aim of this worksheet is to educate students about the essential tenets that underpin the U.S. Constitution. By asking them to provide definitions, it encourages them to actively engage with the material, prompting research, discussion, or recall of prior lessons. The worksheet seeks to foster a deeper comprehension of the Constitution, not just as a historical document, but as a manifestation of specific ideologies and governance concepts. In doing so, it hopes to instill in students an appreciation for the foundational ideas that have shaped American governance and civil rights.