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

2. 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__________________ ____________

3. 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: ___________, ___________

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

5. 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

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