The Declaration of Independence, which officially broke all political ties between the American colonies and Great Britain, set forth the ideas and principles behind a just and fair government.
Three Branches of Government
A fundamental principle of the United States government, whereby powers and responsibilities are divided among the legislative branch, executive branch, and judicial branch.
The Articles of confederation is too weak
The Articles of Confederation, formally the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, was an agreement among the 13 original states of the United States of America that served as its first constitution.
Bill of rights
1.Freedom of religion, or the press, to assemble and no petition 2.Right to bear arms 3.No quartering of soldiers 4.No unreasonable search and seizure 5.indictments, due process, self-incrimination, double. Jeopardy, and rules for eminent domain. 6.Right to a fair and speedy public trial 7.Right to trial to jury in civil cases 8.No excessive bail and fines or cruel and unusual punishment. 9. There are other rights not written in the constitution. 10. All rights not given to federal government, belong to state and people.
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution
The Legislative branch is authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal them through power. The Executive branch carries out laws and the Judicial branch evaluates laws.
Seperate but equal
Address the problems of the weak central government that existed under the Articles of Confederation.
The first ten amendments to the US Constitution, ratified in 1791 and guaranteeing such rights as the freedoms of speech, assembly, and worship.