NC: Founding Principles of the US

Why is religious liberty a protected right?

• Because it was not important to the Founders.

• So everyone must follow the same religion.

• So the government can control religion.

• To avoid conflicts/wars/persecution over religion which has become common at the time in Europe.

What does the 'rule of law' mean?

• Everyone must abide by the law, including the government.

• Government must be transparent.

• Consistent application of the law.

• Laws are suggestions, not requirements.

What does 'due process of law' ensure?

• Laws are made by a single person.

• The government has unlimited power.

• Only certain people have the right to a fair trial.

• Every person is entitled to fair treatment and a fair trial under law.

The national government only has the powers listed in the Constitution

• Popular Sovereignty

• Limited Government

• Federalism

• Checks & Balances

This principle states that the government should be divided into 3 branches: legislative, judicial, and executive

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Checks & Balances

A government in which the people rule, the authority of the government comes from the people

• Checks & Balances

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Separation of Powers

These are personal liberties (freedoms) and privileges that should be guaranteed to every citizen

• Individual Rights

• Separation of Powers

• Limited Government

• Popular Sovereignty

The principle that states federal and state governments must share powers

• Checks & Balances

• Republicanism

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

The principle that states each branch of government has the ability to limit the power of the other branches

• Checks & Balances

• Federalism

• Popular Sovereignty

• Separation of Powers

A type of government where people vote for representatives who make decisions on the peoples’ behalf and the government is limited by a constitution? (Our government type)

• Indirect Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Constitutional Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy