Founding principles
When power is divided between the national and state government
Federalism
Who wrote the constitution
what is James Madison
Magna Carta
what is the first amendment
what is The freedom of speech, religion, and Press
what were the Articles of confederation
the first constitution of our government which failed
Everyone must obey laws including elected officials
Rule of Law
What is the opening to the Constitution called?
Preamble
Gave the same rights to the colonist as the Englishmen had
Virginia Company of London
what does the bill of rights contain
what is the first 10 amendments of the Us constitution
why did the articles fail
what is they made the to goverment weak and gave the states too much power.
The 3 branches of government has ways to keep the others from having to much power
Checks and Balances
How many articles are there in the Constitution?
7
This document guaranteed freedom of religion and was written by Thomas Jefferson
Virginia Statue of Religious Freedoms
What is the second amendment
what is The right to bear arms and keep a well regulated malitia
Why did we make the articles so weak
what is the fear of the national government having to much power
A representative form of government where the leaders are elected by the people
republicanism
How many amendments are in the Constitution
what is 27
Model for the Bill of Rights, it was written by George Mason
Virginia Declaration of Rights
what is the 5th amendment
what is the right to a grand jury forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination.
what collection documents replaced the Articles
what is the constitution
The power of the government rests with the people.
Popular Sovereignty
what 3 documents make up the Us Constitution
what is the preamble, articles, and Bill of Rights (amendments)
Stated complaints against King of England, declared colonies independent from Great Britain
Declaration of Independance
What is the third amendment?
You are not required to let soldiers stay in your home.
Who had the majority of the power in the Articles on Confederation?
The states