Enlightenment & Foundations
This thinker’s philosophy on "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" heavily influenced the Declaration of Independence.
John Locke
The Preamble begins with these three words, reflecting Popular Sovereignty.
"We the People"
This principle ensures that no single branch becomes more powerful than the others.
Checks and Balances
This principle describes the division and sharing of power between the national government and the states
Federalism
The primary purpose of this first section of 10 amendments is to protect individual liberties.
Bill of Rights
The concept where citizens give up some freedoms in exchange for government protection.
Social Contract
This Article of the Constitution outlines the powers of the Legislative Branch.
Article 1
The primary function of the Executive Branch
enforce/carry out laws
If an Arizona law conflicts with a federal law, this clause ensures the federal law wins.
Supremacy Clause
This amendment protects citizens from "unreasonable searches and seizures" without a warrant.
4th Amendment
The Declaration of Independence lists grievances against King George III to show he was ruling without this principle.
Consent of the Governed
This "Great" agreement created a bicameral legislature with one house based on population and one with equal representation.
Great Compromise
The legislative branch has this specific power regarding international conflict.
Declare War
Powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments, like taxing and building roads.
Concurrent Powers
This amendment expanded suffrage by giving women the right to vote.
19th Amendment
This 1786 uprising of farmers proved the Articles of Confederation were too weak to maintain order
Shay's Rebellion
Under the Articles, the federal government lacked this specific power, which led to a massive national debt.
Power to Tax
A government official being indicted for a crime is a real-world example of this principle.
Limited Government
Coining money and establishing post offices are powers reserved for this level of government.
Federal/National government
This amendment lowered the voting age to 18.
26th Amendment
The "Rule of Law" means that even these people are not above the legal system.
Government Leaders
While the President can veto a bill, Congress can do this with a two-thirds majority to pass it anyway.
Override
Citizens electing a new Senator is the clearest example of this principle
Popular Sovereignty
The amendment that reserves all powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people.
10th Amendment
This amendment prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on race or previous condition of servitude.
15th Amendment