Rule of Law & Constitutions Review: The Basic Problem of Government Rule of Man vs. Rule of Law Constitutions The Constitution of the United States

Basic Problem of Government __________________________________ ______________________ Enough to do what you want it to Not so much that it becomes oppressive Too Much Power__________________ Too Little Power__________________ ____________

Rule of Man vs. Rule of Law Rule of Man—The highest authority in a country is ___________ King, Emperor, etc. Value Priorities: ____________, ___________ Rule of Law—The highest authority in a country is _____________ Law applies to everyone including leaders Value Priorities: ___________, ___________

Little “c” constitution Highest law Outline ____________ and __________ of government

The Big “C” Constitution THE Constitution that our country uses today _______________________ in US history 1st constitution = ______________________ Didn’t work: _________________________ New Constitution written in _______ Ratified [___________________] in 1789 Still in use today ____________ constitution in the World

Structure of The Constitution 3 Parts: ______________: Introduction States broad purposes of government _______________: Main Text Subdivided in “sections” Add ons made since 1789