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CE 2a Fundamental Political Principles. P1. Vocabulary P2. Notes P3. Chart Activity P4. Content Quiz. Vocabulary. 1. Consent of Governed- People are the source of any and all governmental power.
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CE 2a Fundamental Political Principles P1. Vocabulary P2. Notes P3. Chart Activity P4. Content Quiz
Vocabulary • 1. Consent of Governed- People are the source of any and all governmental power. • 2. Limited Government- Government is not all powerful, and may only do the things people have given it power to do. • 3. Rule of Law- The government and those who govern are bound by the law. • 4. Democracy- In a democratic system of government the people rule. • 5. Representative Government- In a representative system of government people elect public officeholders to make laws and conduct government on their behalf.
Notes • American constitutional government is founded on concepts articulated in earlier documents, including the charters of the Virginia Company of London, the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. • Copy on board from P. 18 in SOL Resource book • Create Flash Cards
Chart Activity • Complete Chart on 5 Fundamental Political Principles • Complete Foldable