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Democracy

u2. Fundamental Political Principles. Consent of the Governed. Representative Government. Limited Government. Rule of Law. We pick people to vote for us. People are The source of power. Democracy. Gov’t cannot do anything it wants. No one is above the law. People rule thru voting.

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Democracy

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  1. u2 Fundamental Political Principles Consent of the Governed Representative Government Limited Government Rule of Law We pick people to vote for us People are The source of power Democracy Gov’t cannot do anything it wants No one is above the law People rule thru voting

  2. u2 Significant Documents Charter of the Va. Company of London Article of Confederation Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom Declaration of Independence Virginia Declaration of Rights -Life, liberty, Property -model for Bill of Rights & Dec of Indy -1stnat’l gov’t -weak central -strong states -No: Prez, Taxes Currency, Enforce laws -grievances -independence -equality -life, liberty, Pursuit of happiness -Rights of Englishman -1st rep. gov’t -Believe in what you want -Life, liberty, Property -model for Bill of Rights & Dec of Indy -grievances -independence -equality -life, liberty, Pursuit of happiness

  3. US Constitution 1. Preamble -Beginning -Purpose of gov’t -Goals of Gov’t 2. Articles -Structure of Gov’t -Powers of Gov’t -Amending 3. Amendments -Changes -1-10: Bill of Rights • Consent of the Governed • Kill Articles of Confederation • Fair courts & laws • Peace in USA • Protect from other countries • Make our lives better • Protect our rights Amendment 1 Amendment 2 Amendment 3 Amendment 4 Amendment 5 Amendment 6 Amendment 7 Amendment 8 Amendment 9 Amendment 10

  4. u2 Preamble: intro that states the purpose of the US gov’t • We the people • To form a more perfect union • establish justice • domestic tranquility • common defense • promote the general welfare • blessings of liberty • Consent of the Governed • Kill Articles of Confederation • Fair courts & laws • Peace in USA • Protect from other countries • Make our lives better • Protect our rights

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