The day Thomas Jefferson completed the dec. of ind.

This states that the government and its officials are not above the law

Freedom of speech and religion

George Washington (presiding officer)- vote not to make revisions but a new framework (constitution)

Change in written word of constituion

Encouraged westward settlement and divided the northwest territory into townships

People are the only source for any and all government power

Right to trial by jury

Bicramel representative body: house of reps and senate

Changes to constitution which did not change the written word

Declare the causes which impel them to separation

Division of power among central government and several regional governments

Freedom from arrest without warrant

Territory divided into townships

Step 1: ammendment is proposed (2/3 vote)
Step 2: ammendment is ratified (3/4 vote)

All men created equal, life liberty and pursuit of happiness, right to abolish unjust government

Each branch is subject to restraint by other branches

Right to bear arms

Governing of NW territory

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"We are..." "We pledge..."

Power of a court to determine constituitonality of government

Right to public and speedy trial

Led by Hamilton, strong federal government, loose interpretation, elite, business view, pro British

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