Duchacek's Four Parts Of The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights

Lesson 1: Chapters 1 & 2

Principles & Origins of American Constitutionalism 1. Define constitutionalism (i.e., Constitutionalism is …..)

Constitutionalism is the principle of limitations on the amount of power a government is allocated. To avoid corruption this principle holds the government accountable for its actions. Constitutionalism also protects the people’s rights and liberties and it emphasizes the worth of each individual.

2. What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (i.e., Universal Declaration of Human Rights is…)

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is a document that lists the rights that all humans are entitled.

3. List Duchacek's four parts of a constitution and briefly explain each.

Duchacek’s four parts of a constitution are a preamble or a statement of purpose, an organizational chart of the government, amendatory articles that describe the manner in which the supreme law may be changed, and a bill of rights. A preamble or a statement of purpose lays the foundation for a theory of governmental action. A preamble lists the government’s social and political goals. An organizational chart of the government is the official blueprint for the uses of public power. The organizational chart

A second reason used to justify the practice of judicial review is historical acceptance and the way it has shaped America. A third reason used to justify the practice of judicial review is by referencing James Madison’s Federalist No. 51 and arguing that judicial review is a counterweight to majority rule. A fourth reason used to justify the practice of judicial review is that judicial decisions should reflect rational and unbiased decision-making that follows general principles for use in resolving future