WorksheetsEnlightenment Document Quotes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
“That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed; nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.” - English Bill of Rights
Limited Government
Self- Government
Social Contract
Rule of Law
“Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil…Wherefore, security being the true design and end of government…” -Common Sense
Limited Government
Self- Government
Social Contract
Rule of Law
Purpose of Government
“Do by these presents solemnly and mutually in the presence…of one another, Covenant and Combine ourselves together into a Civil Body Politic for our better ordering and preservation…”
- Mayflower Compact
Limited Government
Self- Government
Social Contract
Rule of Law
Purpose of Government
“Until an independence is declared the continent will feel itself like a man who continues putting off some unpleasant business from day to day, yet knows it must be done, hates to set about it, wishes it over, and is continually haunted with the thoughts of its necessity.”
-Common Sense, by Thomas Paine
Purpose of Government
Rule of Law
Social Contract
Independence
Limited Government
“…to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions, and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the Colony…”
-Mayflower Compact
Purpose of Government
Rule of Law
Social Contract
Independence
Limited Government
“WE THE PEOPLE of the United States...do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.”
- The U.S. Constitution
Self– Government: popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
Rule of Law: the idea that all people must follow the laws, and that the laws are enforced fairly
Rights: A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions
Limited Government: the power of government is limited by the Constitution, and each branch is limited in what it can do
Due Process: People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing the laws and treat all people in the same way.
“This Constitution and the laws of the United States ... shall be the supreme law of the land.” All government officials “shall be bound by an oath to support this constitution.”
Self– Government: popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
Rule of Law: the idea that all people must follow the laws, and that the laws are enforced fairly
Rights: A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions
Limited Government: the power of government is limited by the Constitution, and each branch is limited in what it can do
Due Process: People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing the laws and treat all people in the same way.
The first ten amendments in the Bill of Rights guarantee certain rights and freedoms that include:
Freedom of speech, the press, and religion Right to petition the government and to bear arms Prohibition of excessive bail or fines, or cruel and unusual punishments for crimes
Self– Government: popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
Rule of Law: the idea that all people must follow the laws, and that the laws are enforced fairly
Rights: A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions
Limited Government: the power of government is limited by the Constitution, and each branch is limited in what it can do
Due Process: People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing the laws and treat all people in the same way.
The U.S. Constitution created three branches of government. Each branch is given the power to check, or limit the power of the other two. The system of checks and balances keeps any one branch from getting too powerful.
Self– Government: popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
Rule of Law: the idea that all people must follow the laws, and that the laws are enforced fairly
Rights: A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions
Limited Government: the power of government is limited by the Constitution, and each branch is limited in what it can do
Due Process: People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing the laws and treat all people in the same way.
“ No person shall...be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law”
U.S. Constitution, 5th Amendment
Self– Government: popular or representative system where the people create and run their own government
Rule of Law: the idea that all people must follow the laws, and that the laws are enforced fairly
Rights: A set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions
Limited Government: the power of government is limited by the Constitution, and each branch is limited in what it can do
Due Process: People have the right to fair and reasonable laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing the laws and treat all people in the same way.
