Declaration of Independence — purpose?
Justifies separation based on consent and unalienable rights.
Declaration of Independence Role
Justifies separation from Britain, states unalienable rights.
Bill of Rights — ratification rule?
Proposed by Congress, ratified by 3/4 of states.
US Constitution Purpose
Framework for law, government structure, amendments.
Bill of Rights Purpose
Protect against government abuse, ensures individual rights.
Preamble to Bill of Rights
States Congress start date, clarifies goals for rights protections.
Separation of powers Goal
Divides government into three branches to prevent control by one.
Checks and balances
Each branch can limit or oppose others' actions.
Federalism
Shared constitutional power between federal and state governments.
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