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Sections: Introduction | Section 1 | Section 2 | Section 3 | Section 4 |
Government : Constitutional Principles : Introduction Unit 3 : Constitutional Principles
The Constitution was designed to take effect after 9 of the 13 states ratified, or approved, the document. The document created a system of federalism, which united 13 sovereign states under a central government, and divided the powers between national, state and local governments. The Constitution officially took effect on March 4, 1789 and is the oldest federal constitution in use in the world today. There is good reason for its lasting existence. The strength of our Constitution lies with the basic principles imbedded in the Constitution. In this unit, you’ll learn about the structure of the Constitution and the major principles it establishes for our government. Learning Objectives:
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