FORMS & SYSTEMS OF GOVERNMENT
Determines how power is divided in the country
Systems of Government
The right to bear arms
(an individual right to own and carry weapons)
2nd.
Civil Trials
7th.
The government depends on the people for its power and exists to serve them.
"We the people"
The government should work to make things better for everyone in the US
"Promote the general welfare"
Shows who has the power in government
Forms of Government
Pleading the 5th. - Double Jeopardy. - Due process- Self Incrimination. - Eminent Domain
5th.
State's Rights
10th.
The government should protect the freedoms pf the people and keep things fair and honest.
"Establish Justice"
Gave women the right to suffrage (vote)
Which amendment is it?
19th.
Central Government has most/all the power
Unitary System
Trial by jury - Right to legal counsel - Right to a speedy and public trial. - Confronting witness and notice of charges
6th.
No quartering of soldiers
3rd.
The government should provide oe central defense against any attacks from outside countries or groups.
"Provide the common defense"
Central Government and The States have most/all the power
Federal System
The states have most/all the power
Confederal System
Freedom of speech. - Freedom of Religion. - Freedom of assembly. - Freedom of Press. - Freedom to Petition
1st.
Unenumerated Rights
9th.
The government should be a better union of the states than the one created under the Articles of Confederation.
"In order to form a more perfect union"
1.Believed in a strong central/national government.
2.Wanted the constitution ratified just the way it was.
Federalists
System of government in which the citizens elect representatives.
Parliamentary System
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
8th.
No unreasonable searches or seizures
4th.
The government should protect citizens from conflict in the country and make sure that states do not go to war with each other.
"Ensure domestic tranquility"
The government should protect freedoms now and for future generations.
"secure the blessings of liberty toourselves and our posterity"