Who?
This person had the idea that religious liberty is a natural right.
A more literal reading of the constitution.
What is strict construction?
All people have certain things they are allowed to do without government interference.
What is Individual Rights?
The mass genocide of millions of Jews around the time period of WWII.
What is the Holocaust?
To ensure all people are treated fairly.
What is "Establish Justice?"
This person originated the social contract theory.
Who is Thomas Hobbes?
A more flexible interpretation of the constitution.
What is a loose construction?
Each branch of the government has different powers and responsibilities.
What is Separation of Powers?
The process of becoming a U.S. citizen.
What is naturalization?
To protect our country from foreign enemies.
What is "provide for the common defense?"
This person expanded the social contract to include natural rights.
The fact that judges serve lifetime appointments demonstrates this principle.
What is Independent Judiciary?
What is checks and balances?
I was born here, therefore I am a citizen.
What is law of soil?
To ensure the well being of citizens.
What is "to promote the general welfare?"
He had the idea that the government should be based on popular sovereignty.
Who is Jean-Jacques Rosseau?
This is what the original writers were originally trying to accomplish.
What is original intent?
All people must obey the law, even those in authority.
What is Rule of Law?
A fair legal proceeding.
What is due process?
To maintain peace and order here in America.
What is "insure domestic tranquility?"
The three branch system of government is a key idea that this enlightenment thinker contributed.
Who is Baron De Montesquieu?
What is precedent?
Some powers are given to the states, and some to the central government.
What is Federalism?
All people, or parties, must agree in order for a decision to be made.
What is unanimous consent?
To ensure cooperation between the states and the national government.
What is "to form a more perfect union?"