Founding Influences and Principles
No one is above the law
Rule of Law
Limited the power of the King of England and protected the rights of the nobility.
Magna Carta
Believed people have natural rights of life, liberty, and property, which government must protect through a "social contract".
John Locke
This document announced separation from Britain
Declaration of Independence
The preamble begins with
"we the people"
What kind of democracy did Greece have?
Direct Democracy
A government document that expanded the powers of the English Parliament and the rights of the people while limiting the king's rights.
English Bill of Rights
The structure of federal government; 3 branches with their own powers and responsibilities.
Separation of Powers
The first attempt at a Framework of Government for the U.S was called
What lyric talks about a united states under one government?
"To form a more perfect union"
What is another name for the indirect/representative democracy that Rome had
A Republic
An agreement written by English Puritans to create a government that would provide order and protection of rights of the colonists
Mayflower Compact
Believed governments should separate its powers so each branch can check and balance the others.
Montesquieu
What were 2 of the 3 main weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
No taxes, no army, no executive
Which lyric talks about national security
"Provide for the common defense"
People have a right to fair and reasonable laws, government leaders must follow rules when enforcing laws and treat all people in the same way.
Due Process
This Document tried to convince the America colonists to become independent from England.
Common Sense
The idea that all humans are born with rights, which include the right to life, liberty, and property. These rights can't be taken away by the government.
What did the U.S Constitution set up between the 3 branches
Checks and Balances
What is the purpose of the Preamble
To explain the goals of the Constitution
People must be guaranteed the freedom to practice any religion.
Religious Liberty
The Magna Carta Restricted the king and gave more power to who in particular?
Parliament
The agreement made by the people to establish a government and abide by its laws. NOT SOCIAL CONTRACT
Consent of the Governed
What is the name of the event that fully displayed the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation
Shay's Rebellion
Finish the lyric, "Secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our _____"
Posterity