Principles of the U.S. Constitution
Divides the powers of the government into three branches
Separation of Powers
Right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
The right to a fast and public trial
6th Amendment
Protection of Individual Rights
Liberty
Lists of grievances against King George III and justifies the colonies breaking away from England.
Declaration of Independence
Power is shared between the states and national government.
Federalism
Rights reserved to the people
9th Amendment
Powers reserved to the states
10th Amendment
participation of common people in political life as a hallmark of American democracy
Populism
We hold these truths to be self evident......
Preamble
Makes sure no branch of government becomes too powerful.
Checks and Balances
Freedom of speech, religion, and press; right to assemble; right to petition
1st Amendment
No quartering of soldiers during peace time
3rd Amendment
Recognized as less regulation by Government
Laissez-Faire
Rights that cannot be taken away: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Unalienable Rights
The people hold supreme power. Addressed in the preamble…“We the people…”
Popular Sovereignty
No double jeopardy; cannot be compelled to be a witness against himself
5th Amendment
Trial by jury
7th Amendment
valuing personal independence and autonomy
Individualism
Adopted in 1956 as the official motto of the United States.
“In God We Trust”
Power of the govt. is restricted by the U.S. Constitution. “No one is above the law.”
Limited Government
No cruel or unusual punishment
8th Amendment
No unlawful search and seizure
4th Amendment
strong emphasis on equality
Egalitarianism
The unofficial motto of the United States. It means “out of many, one”.
“E Pluribus Unum”