Gov´t is restricted by laws and the Constitution

The people elect representatives to make laws and decisions

Power is shared between state and gov´t

Each branch can limit the others power so they don´t become to powerful

Gov´t power is divided among the 3 branches with each branch having separate duties

The power comes from the people, citizens have a vote in how they´re governed

Traditional English laws based on court decisions and customs which influenced trial by jury

Delegates disagreed about how much power the Federal gov´t should have and how states should be represented.

The V.A plan favored big states while the N.J plan made every states equal.

Combined the 2 plans-congress. Senate would be equal House of rep based on Population

Decides hows enslaved people would be counted for

Worried that the gov´t would get to much power

Protects freedoms- First 10 amendments

Gov´t must follow fair procedures and laws before taking someone life,liberty, and property

Equal Justice Under Law

Everyone must be treated equal in court

Laws apply to everyone equally.

Elective and Representative Gov´t

Citizens vote to choose leaders who represent their views

People can own things and the Gov´t can´t take their property without good reason and fair payment.

Everyone is equal including leaders, must follow the law

The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the land

Used to emphasize how the power is divided among the branches

An amendment must be approved by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and then ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures

An amendment must be passed by the General Assembly (Virginia’s legislature) two times and then approved by Virginia voters in a general election

The U.S. government is based on a set of important ideas that help protect people’s rights and prevent any one person or group from having too much power:

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Unit 4 Part II

Question	Answer
Limited Gov´t	Gov´t is restricted by laws and the Constitution
Republicanism	The people elect representatives to make laws and decisions
Federalism	Power is shared between state and gov´t
Checks and Balances	Each branch can limit the others power so they don´t become to powerful
Separation of Powers	Gov´t power is divided among the 3 branches with each branch having separate duties
Popular Sovereignty	The power comes from the people, citizens have a vote in how they´re governed
Common law	Traditional English laws based on court decisions and customs which influenced trial by jury
Debates	Delegates disagreed about how much power the Federal gov´t should have and how states should be represented.
Plan	The V.A plan favored big states while the N.J plan made every states equal.
Great compromise	Combined the 2 plans-congress. Senate would be equal House of rep based on Population
3/5 Comprimise	Decides hows enslaved people would be counted for
Federalists	Supported the constitution
Antifederalists	Worried that the gov´t would get to much power
Bill of Rights	Protects freedoms- First 10 amendments
Due Process	Gov´t must follow fair procedures and laws before taking someone life,liberty, and property
Equal Justice Under Law	Everyone must be treated equal in court
Equal Protection	Laws apply to everyone equally.
Elective and Representative Gov´t	Citizens vote to choose leaders who represent their views
Private Property	People can own things and the Gov´t can´t take their property without good reason and fair payment.
Rule of Law	Everyone is equal including leaders, must follow the law
Supremacy Clause	The U.S. Constitution is the highest law in the land
Separation of Powers	Used to emphasize how the power is divided among the branches
U.S. Constitution	An amendment must be approved by two-thirds of both houses of Congress and then ratified by three-fourths of the state legislatures
V.A Constitution	An amendment must be passed by the General Assembly (Virginia’s legislature) two times and then approved by Virginia voters in a general election
The U.S Government	The U.S. government is based on a set of important ideas that help protect people’s rights and prevent any one person or group from having too much power:

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