What is a State?
What is a state?
A political community that has authority over a specific territory and people who live there
What is Rule of Law
Laws apply to everyone—no exceptions.
When was the Constitution ratified?
1788
The Magna Carta introduced the idea of this right which later influenced the 5th amendment
due process
This principle of democracy means government gets its power from the people.
consent of the governed (popular sovereignty)
Who gives authority to the State?
The people hold ultimate authority over the state
what is the difference between Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Civil Liberties protect basic freedoms and government overreach civil rights protect people from being treated unfairly based on race, gender, religion or background.
which document did the Constitution replace?
Articles of Confederation
Who is the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Citizens must take part in democracy for it to succeed.
participating in forms of civic life like voting and staying informed on issues
What is the role of a state?
Maintain order
Provide services
Protect rights
Defend the nation
What is an example of civic participation that is expected in a democracy?
Jury Duty
The Constitution divides power between national and state governments this principle is called?
Federalism
Under the Articles of Confederation the central government could not
collect taxes
Where did representative democracy originate
Rome
What are the four main characteristics of a state?
Population
Territory
Sovereignty
Government
How many democracies exist currently in the world today
74 democratic countries
Article V of the Constitution was establishes the process for doing this
amending the Constitution
which part of the Constitution begins with "we the people"?
The Preamble
Democracy isn’t just “majority wins”—it’s also about fairness for all. is an example of the democratic principle of
Minority rights
Give an example of a country with an autocratic/ dictatorship
North Korea or Syria
This principle means that the government derives its power from the consent of the people and must follow laws that reflect the will of the citizen
popular sovereignty
These essays, written by Hamilton, Madison, and Jay argued in support of ratifying the Constitution
The Federalist Papers
The Virginia Declaration of Rights influenced this later Virginia law written by Thomas Jefferson, which guaranteed freedom of religion.
the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
every vote has the same weight ensures that we have
Equality under the law