Fundamental Principles
Which Fundamental Principle: No one is above the Law; everyone must be treated equally under the law.
Rule of Law
This document served as a model for the Bill of Rights
Virginia Declaration of Rights
Which goal of the Preamble?
"All Americans"
We the People
Article I of the Constitution describes the role of the ____ Branch
Legislative
The first sentence of the US Constitution
Preamble
Which Fundament Principle: There are limits to the governments power; government is not "All Powerful"
Limited Government
This document stated grievances against the King of England
Declaration of Independence
Which goal of the Preamble?
"To create a fair court system"
Establish Justice
Article II of the US Constitution describes the role of the ___ branch.
Executive
To ask for a change to the US Constitution
Propose
Which Fundamental Principle: We vote for people to represent us in the government.
Representative Government
This document argued in favor of Religious Freedom for colonists in America
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
Which goal of the Preamble?
"To create and maintain a US military"
Provide for the Common Defense
To amend the Constitution, ___ of Congress needs to propose and __ of States need to ratify
2/3; 3/4
To approve a change to the US Constitution
Ratify/Ratification
Which Fundamental Principle: People have rights and freedoms to express themselves
Democracy
This document served as the first form of government for the newly independent states.
Articles of Confederation
Which goal of the Preamble?
"To create a more united country"
The US Constitution has __ Amendments.
27
It's a complaint (such as the ones listed in the Declaration of Independence)
Grievance
Which Fundamental Principle: The government has permission from the people to make laws
Consent of the Governed
This document gave colonists going to Virginia the same rights as Englishment.
Charter of the Virginia Company of London
Which goal of the Preamble?
"To continue being free"
To secure the blessings of liberty
The US Constitution has __ Articles
It's something that cannot be taken away
Unalienable (Rights)