Principles
No one is above the law
Rule of Law
Created principles of rule of law and limited government
Magna Carta
The first three words
We the People
What are the three branches?
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
Name three freedoms of the First Amendment
Religion, Assembly, Petition, Press, Speech
Power is divided between the three branches
Separation of Powers
All men are created equal, unalienable rights
Declaration of Independence
Make sure everyone is happy and healthy
Promote the General Welfare
This is the group that opposed the Constitution when it was written
Anti-Federalists
How many amendments are there in total?
27
The people are the source of all political power
Popular Sovereignty
VA Declaration of Rights
States will defend each other if attacked
Provide for the common defense
The name of the first 10 amendments
Bill of Rights
Miranda Rights
5th amendment
Limited Government
Charters of the VA Company
Establish Justice
Nothing can surpass the Constitution
Supremacy clause
4th Amendment protects against unreasonable what?
search and seizure
Citizens elect people to make laws and govern on their behalf
Keep the peace
Insure domestic tranquility
The two plans that were suggested for the new government
VA Plan, NJ plan
The two amendments that reserve power for the people and/or the states.
9th and 10th