1. English Bill of Rights (1689) Stipulation
U.S. Constitutional Provision
Forbade monarchs from instituting taxes without Parliament’s consent ?
Guaranteed right to a fair and speedy trial
Sixth Amendment
Forbade cruel and unusual punishment
Eight Amendment
Required consent of Parliament to maintain a standing army during peacetime
Article 1 Section 8

3. Declaration of Independence Grievance U.S. Constitution Provision
The king had absolute power. ?
The colonies were taxed without their consent.
Only Congress, elected by the people, can levy taxes
The king made war against the colonies.
Only Congress can declare war

8. Checks and Balances in the Federal Government
Check on
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Judicial Branch --
Can veto bills ?
Can impeach the President
Can impeach federal judges
Can declare executive actions unconstitutional
Can declare laws unconstitutional

10. Gives women the right to vote
Year Ratified
Amendment
Subject
1919
Eighteenth
Prohibits alcohol
1920
Nineteenth
Gives women the right to vote
1933
Twenty-first
Repeals Prohibition
1971
Twenty-sixth ?

12. Natural (Unalienable) Rights
Life or Personal Security ?
Private Property

13. First Amendment Rights
Freedom of Religion ?
Freedom of Press
Right to Assemble
Right to Petition

17. A person or small group has absolute power
United States
North Korea
Saudi Arabia
Voters make decisions
A person or small group has absolute power
King or Queen has total power
People elect representatives
Leader does not answer to the people
Power is passed on through birth

18. A B
Executive branch is chosen by legislative branch
Executive branch is elected by the people
Executive branch can be removed by legislative branch
Executive branch can be removed only in extraordinary circumstances

21. Quote #1
I hereby declare, on oath… that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the armed forces of the United States when required by the law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by the law…" Naturalization Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America

22. The North Atlantic Treaty, Washington, D.C., 4 April 1949
Quote #2
The Parties to this Treaty reaffirm their faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and their desire to live in peace with all peoples and all governments. They are determined to safeguard the freedom, common heritage and civilization of their peoples, founded on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and the rule of law. They seek to promote stability and well-being in the North Atlantic area. They are resolved to unite their efforts for collective defense and for the preservation of peace and security. They therefore agree to this North Atlantic Treaty…
The North Atlantic Treaty, Washington, D.C., 4 April 1949