Founding Principles and Influences

Notes

SS.7.CG.1.2 Attachment B # Principles Contained in the Founding Documents Directions: Read the information found in Attachment A and fill out the chart below. Then, reflect on religious liberty and answer the question found at the bottom. | Principle | Explanation in your own words | | --- | --- | | Rule of Law | The rule of law is what everyone must follow. No one can be above the law, because they're the base of all rules and laws we must follow. | | Natural Rights | Natural rights are basic rights that can't be taken away. Every single person is born with natural rights. | | Limited Government | "Limited Government" is what keeps our government from becoming too strong and not letting them overpower us. | | Due Process | The Due Process of law lets us try to defend ourselves in court before we get our lives taken away. | | Equality of Mankind | "Equality of Mankind" lets us know that we all go/have through the same processes in law, and we all have the same basic rights. | Why is religious liberty a protected right? Explain. SS.7.CG.1.2 # Principles Contained in the Founding Documents Directions: Read the information found in Attachment A and fill out the chart below. Then, refl...