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Fundamental Political Principles Consent of the Governed Representative Government Consent of the Governed 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

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 -grievances -independence -equality -life, liberty, Pursuit of happiness -1st nat’l gov’t -weak central -strong states -No: Prez, Taxes Currency, Enforce laws -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

US Constitution 1. Preamble 2. Articles 3. Amendments -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

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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