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Provides a foundation for the concept of popular sovereignty, the idea that the government exists to serve the people, who elect representatives to express their will. -
Outlines the blueprint for the US governmental system, which strives to balance individual liberty with public order. -
A set of amendments that listed the fundamental rights of every American citizen. -
The motto of the United States of America and references the fact that the cohesive single nation was formed as the result of the thirteen smaller colonies joining together. -
Liberty, Egalitarianism, Individualism, Populism, and Laissez-faire, Five values of democracy -
The recognition in the National Anthem, as well as using the motto on American currency, is in part due to what the United States were founded on: a relationship with God and living out Christian principles. -
Refers to the power of the government to take private property and convert it into public use.