Path to Constitution

What does the Preamble to the United States Constitution do?

• Describes the structure of government

• Defines the purpose of the Constitution

• Describes the powers of each branch

• Lists the rights of every person

Separate branches are empowered to prevent actions by others

• Checks and Balances

• Supremacy Clause

• Delegated power

Freedom of speech, press, religion and assembly

• 1

• 4

• 8

Right to bear arms

• 2

• 3

• 10

Due Process which protects against self-incrimination and double jeopardy

• 5

• 2

• 7

No cruel or unusual punishments

• 8

• 3

• 6

the idea that the government’s authority comes from the people

• popular sovereignty

• majority rule

• federalism

• populism

This document provided individual rights for Americans -

• Process of Ratification

• Separation of Power

• Preamble

• The Bill of Rights

What does ratify mean?

• To approve

• To decline

Arguments for the ratification of the Constitution can be found in what historical document(s)?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Federalist Papers

• Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights