Why government?
What is the common good?
the wants and needs of the people
What are written instructions for the government called?
laws
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
What is the purpose of the Constitution?
create a new government
What was the purpose of the Enabling Act of 1816?
petition for statehood
What is a community’s responsibility?
to elect representatives
What do laws in the United States say?
All people should be treated equally.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Established the United States as an independent nation from Great Britain
Where was the Constitution written?
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
When was Indiana’s first constitution created and approved?
1816
Who forms the government?
the elected representatives
What is justice?
holding someone responsible
What is the purpose of government?
A government is meant to protect "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness".
What is an important democratic principle?
representing the people
What was not one of the requirements for statehood created by the Northwest Ordinance?
a. create an elected legislative body
b. draft a state constitution
c. population of at least 60,000
d. establish a transportation network
d. Establish a transportation network