FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES SOL CE 2 a Fundamental

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FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES SOL: CE 2 a

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES SOL: CE 2 a

Fundamental political principles define and shape American constitutional government.

Fundamental political principles define and shape American constitutional government.

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 1. Consent of the governed: �The people are the source of

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 1. Consent of the governed: �The people are the source of any and all governmental power.

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 2. Limited government: �Government is not all-powerful and may do only

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 2. Limited government: �Government is not all-powerful and may do only those things the people have given it the power to do.

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 3. Rule of law: �The government and those who govern are

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 3. Rule of law: �The government and those who govern are bound by the law, as are those who are governed.

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 4. Democracy: �In a democratic system of government, the people rule.

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 4. Democracy: �In a democratic system of government, the people rule.

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 5. Representative government: �In a representative system of government, the people

FUNDAMENTAL POLITICAL PRINCIPLES 5. Representative government: �In a representative system of government, the people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on the people’s behalf.

SOL 2 B-EARLY DOCUMENTS THAT INFLUENCED THE U. S. CONSTITUTION American constitutional government is

SOL 2 B-EARLY DOCUMENTS THAT INFLUENCED THE U. S. CONSTITUTION American constitutional government is founded on concepts articulated in earlier documents.

THE CHARTER OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY OF LONDON The charters of the Virginia Company

THE CHARTER OF THE VIRGINIA COMPANY OF LONDON The charters of the Virginia Company of London guaranteed the rights of Englishmen to the colonists.

THE VIRGINIA DECLARATION OF RIGHTS The Virginia Declaration of Rights served as a model

THE VIRGINIA DECLARATION OF RIGHTS The Virginia Declaration of Rights served as a model for the Bill of Rights of the Constitution of the United States of America.

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE JULY 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence � stated grievances

THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE JULY 4, 1776 The Declaration of Independence � stated grievances against the king of Great Britain � declared the colonies’ independence from Great Britain � affirmed “certain unalienable rights” (life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness) � established the idea that all people are equal under the law.

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION The Articles of Confederation � established the first form of

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION The Articles of Confederation � established the first form of national government for the independent states � maintained that major powers resided with individual states � created weak central government (e. g. , no power to tax or enforce laws); led to the writing of the Constitution of the United States of America.

THE VIRGINIA STATUTE FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom stated freedom

THE VIRGINIA STATUTE FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM The Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom stated freedom of religious beliefs and opinions.

THE U. S. CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS established the structure of the

THE U. S. CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS established the structure of the United States government affirmed individual worth and dignity of all people` guaranteed equality under the law with majority rule and the rights of the minority protected the fundamental freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition (1 st Amendment) The Bill of Rights are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

SOL 2 C: THE PREAMBLE TO THE U. S. CONSTITUTION The Preamble to the

SOL 2 C: THE PREAMBLE TO THE U. S. CONSTITUTION The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America expresses the reasons the constitution was written. It sets forth the goals and purposes of the government.

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To form a more perfect

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To form a more perfect union � Means to bring the U. S. together after the failure of the Articles of Confederation

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To establish justice � Means

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To establish justice � Means to make laws that are fair and hold EVERYONE accountable under the law. (rule of law)

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To ensure domestic tranquility �

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To ensure domestic tranquility � Means to keep the peace in the U. S.

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To provide for the common

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To provide for the common defense � Means to keep a military to protect the U. S.

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To promote the general welfare

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) To promote the general welfare � Means the gov’t will do things to help the people like maintain roadways and schools

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) And secure the blessings of

PURPOSES OF U. S. GOV’T (ACCORDING TO THE PREAMBLE) And secure the blessings of liberty � Means to protect our freedom

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America begins, “We

The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America begins, “We the People, ” thereby establishing that the power of government comes from the people.

SOL 2 D: AMENDING THE U. S. AND V. A. CONSTITUTIONS Amendment: Change Proposal:

SOL 2 D: AMENDING THE U. S. AND V. A. CONSTITUTIONS Amendment: Change Proposal: Suggestion Ratification: Approval

The constitutions of Virginia and the United States can be amended through processes outlined

The constitutions of Virginia and the United States can be amended through processes outlined in the constitutions. In other words, if I want to know how to amend the U. S. Constitution—I look in the U. S. Constitution.

AMENDING THE U. S. CONSTITUTION The amendment process is complex. To date, there are

AMENDING THE U. S. CONSTITUTION The amendment process is complex. To date, there are 27 amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

STEPS TO AMEND THE U. S. CONSTITUTION Proposal: action by Congress or the states

STEPS TO AMEND THE U. S. CONSTITUTION Proposal: action by Congress or the states can call a convention Ratification: by the 50 states. � 38 out of 50 have to approve a new amendment before it is added to the Constitution.

STEPS TO AMEND THE V. A. CONSTITUTION The Virginia constitution has been rewritten several

STEPS TO AMEND THE V. A. CONSTITUTION The Virginia constitution has been rewritten several times. Proposal: action by General Assembly or convention Ratification: by voters of Virginia (majority rules)

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