Constitution Basics
Con*sti*tu*tion (kon-ste-tÜ-shen)
1. n. system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, or society is governed.
2. n. the written set of fundamental principles by which the United States is governed.
Popular Sovereignty
A government created by and for the people.
Rule of Law
A government guided by a set of laws, rather than by any individual or group entity.
Separation of Powers and a System of Checks and Balances
A separation of powers and distribution of functions and responsibilities among three separate government branches, and a system of checks and balances to calibrate those powers.
Federalism
A federalist system whereby governing power is shared between the national government and the individual state governments.
Judicial Review
The establishment of the Supreme Court as the judicial branch's authoritative institution, and the resulting power of judicial review.
Individual Rights
Protection of individual rights and liberties against government encroachment.
There's six here so I don't know which 5 it is that you want.....
2006-10-22 09:08:55
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answer #1
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answered by D 3
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The preamble is:
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Maybe the 5 would be justice, domestic tranquility, common defense, and secure liberty.
2006-10-22 10:19:37
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answer #2
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answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6
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Equality;
Equality of Man
Equality under the law
Equality in taxation
2006-10-25 15:50:07
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answered by Mr.Been there 3
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Life, liberty, the persuit of happiness -- that only three, maybe a fourth is democracy, and I can't think of what the fifth might be.
2006-10-22 09:09:45
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answer #4
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answered by tsopolly 6
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