CQ: How did seven key principles shape the Constitution?
PRINCIPLE: Noun A basic truth that explains or controls how something happens or works.
When the Framers (writers) of the Constitution constructed a new system of government, seven principles supported and guided their efforts.
To picture how these principles work, imagine seven building blocks. Together they form the foundation of the United States Constitution.
On this website, you will explore each principle and understand the meaning of each one.
Use the links to the left to navigate through the seven principles.
On this website, you will explore each principle and understand the meaning of each one.
Use the links to the left to navigate through the seven principles.