U.S. Founding Principles and Documents

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  1. 4. 17th century philosopher who inspired the idea of unalienable rights
  2. 7. French political philosopher who wrote about early American democracy
  3. 8. amendment that states that the federal government has only those powers specifically given to it in the Constitution
  4. 9. amendment that protects from unwarranted searches and seizures
  5. 10. amendment that establishes that citizens have rights that may not be expressly written in the Constitution
  6. 11. power of the government is split between national government and states
  7. 12. the idea that the people have the right to decide and rule
  8. 15. amendment that guarenteed "due process rights" and "eqaul protection" of laws under state government
  9. 17. a formal accusation before a person is arrested
  10. 20. president of the Continental Congress
  11. 22. the right of the government to take property in exchange for just compensation
  12. 23. establishes the limitations of federal and state government
  13. 24. people elect representatives
  14. 25. amendment that abolished slavery
  15. 26. having access to the right to vote
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  1. 1. the belief that all people are of equal value as human beings
  2. 2. the rights of people that are protected under government
  3. 3. amendment that protects individuals from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and establishes eminent domain
  4. 5. cut ties between the colonies and the British, explained that the purpose of government was to protect the unalienable rights of people--which are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
  5. 6. the belief that individuals are responsible for themselves and the government is not to intrude on their lives
  6. 13. principle that establishes the legislature, executive, and judicial branches
  7. 14. Latin motto of the United States, that means "from many comes one"
  8. 16. amendment which protects freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
  9. 18. each branch of government has the ability to prevent the others from getting to strong
  10. 19. establishes the laws of the United States and how the government is structured
  11. 21. amendment that prohibits denying individuals their voting rights on the basis of race