Fundamental Principles
Democracy
Which document is the MOST important document-- The SUPREME law of the land. Wrote in 1787. Includes the Preamble, Articles, and the Bill of Rights
US Constitution
What are the first three words of the Preamble? And why are they important?
We the people-- because of democracy and consent of the governed. The people rule and created the US Constitution
How many amendments are there in the US Constitution?
27
What are the first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution called?
Bill of Rights
What fundamental principle means the government is not all powerful?
Limited Government
Which document gave basic rights to Englishmen and established Rule of Law?
Magna Carta
The preamble is the ______________ to the US Constitution.
Introduction, beginning.
What are the TWO steps to make an amendment to the Constitution? HINT: To offer and to Approve
Proposal and Ratification
What document was written by George Mason and was a model for the Bill of Rights?
VA Declaration of Rights
Everyone has to follow the law, even government officials!
Rule of Law
What was the Articles of Confederation?
It was our first attempt at a national government. It failed due to having a weak, central government and giving the states too much power. No power to tax. No common currency.
To form a more perfect ___________.
Union
Who proposes and who ratifies the US Constitution?
Proposal by Congress, ratification by the states (2/3)
What does the vocabulary word FUNDAMENTAL mean?
Basic, essential (as in a foundation)
The people are the source of any and ALL governmental power. We give the government permission to rule over us.
Consent of the Governed
Which document extended basic rights of Englishmen to the colonists? Written by King James
To establish ____________ and ensure ___________ ____________.
Justice
Domestic tranquility
Who proposes and who ratifies the VA Constitution?
Proposal by General Assembly, ratification by VA voters
Who wrote/signed the Magna Carta?
King JOHN
Representative Government
Which document guaranteed inalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Gave us our independence from Great Britain, stated grievances against King George, and wrote in 1776.
Declaration of Independence
To provide for the _________ _________, to promote the __________ ___________, and to secure the __________ __ _____________.
common defense
general welfare
blessings of liberty
Is the amendment process complex or simple?
Complex
To gather- a gathering of a group