Who emphasized consent of the governed and citizens unalienable rights; stated American colonies were no loner under british control inspired others to question their governments.
Declaration of Independence
Limit the power of the federal government through separation of powers and check and balances.
Principle of the Constitution
lists freedoms (Religion, assembly, the press, speech) and rights (due process, trail of jury) guaranteed in all U.S citizens.
Bills of Rights
A policy in which the government has a limited role in the economy one of five democtaic valuez as observed by Tocquevillie.
Laissez-faire
Americans of various background can participate in governemtn not just the elite one of five democratic values as observed by Tocquevillie.
Populism
"out of many one" symbolizes the unity of the thirteen orginal colonies that joined together to form a single nation.
E Pluribus Unum
U.S citizens participate in government when they vote in elections, serve on juries, and stay informed on current events.