Fundamental Principles
Which fundamental principle means the people rule?
Popular Sovereignty/ 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
Why is the Constitution referred to as a "living document"?
It was designed to be changed
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
What do we call a change to the Constitution? AND how many do we have?
Amendment, 27
What is ratification?
Name one weakness of the A.O.C
Major powers resided within individual states
congress has no power to collect taxes or enforce laws
approval from 9 of 13 states to create laws
no president
weak central government
Everyone has to follow the law, even government officials!
Rule of Law
What was the first form of National government?
AOC
How many articles?
7
What year was the Declaration of Independence written?
1776
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 wrote the VA Declaration of Rights? AND what did it serve as a model for?
George Mason, Bill of Rights
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
What 2 Founding Documents were written by Thomas Jefferson?
Who has the power to declare war?
Congress- NOT the president