what document sets out the basic principles and guidelines of our government?

Question

if you know the answer to this question please help me!!!!
Thanks to all of you who have answered my question before~

Answer 1

der...the constitution

Answer 2

The Constitution

Answer 3

Depends whose Government you are talking about - don't forget who your audience is on this site, there are people on here from all over the world, although I note that a lot of Americans have offered you answers, maybe a trawl around some of the govt agencies of other countries would give you a more rounded view of the world.

Answer 4

The Declaration Of Independence

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia in the Pennsylvania State House (now Independence Hall), approved the Declaration of Independence, severing the colonies' ties to the British Crown. It sets out how the new government is to be constituted and it lays out the basis fot the Constitution. This is the base of the constitution of the country. It has within it the basic principles and guidelines of the country for the government. Then you have the Constitution and the Bill Of Rights containing Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution which are your rincipal and key rights.

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

Amendment III

No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

Amendment VII

In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Amendment X

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

Answer 5

The bill of rights! the first ten amendments to the constitution At least it's basic to your freedom and citizen rights!

Answer 6

Mitch is incorrect. Its the United States Constitution. You can read it online.
archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution.html

Answer 7

I stand corrected by "Caffeinated"
It is the Constitution, not the Declaration of Independence.

(That is, if you live in the United States).

Answer 8

The think that would be The Constitution.

Answer 9

i dont know. but what i do know is that our government is trying to take over the world.