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Transcript of Democracy
Democracy
Fundamental Political Principles
Consent of the
Governed
Limited Governmen
tRule of Law
RepresentativeGovernment
People areThe source of
power
Gov’t cannot do anything it
wantsPeople rule thru voting
No one is above the law
We pick people to vote for us
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Significant Documents
Charter of the Va.
Company of London
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
Virginia Declaration
of Rights
Declaration ofIndependence
Article ofConfederation
-Rights of Englishman-1st rep. gov’t
-Believe in what you want
-Life, liberty, Property-model forBill of Rights & Dec of Indy
-grievances-independence-equality-life, liberty,Pursuit of happiness
-1st nat’l gov’t-weak central-strong states-No: Prez, TaxesCurrency,Enforce laws
-grievances-independence-equality-life, liberty,Pursuit of happiness
-Life, liberty, Property-model forBill of Rights & Dec of Indy
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US Constitution1. 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 1Amendment 2Amendment 3Amendment 4Amendment 5Amendment 6Amendment 7Amendment 8Amendment 9Amendment 10
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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