Now that you have taken a look at some of the big ideas in colonial America, let's see where they show up in our founding documents. Read each big
idea and match it with where it shows up in the U.S. Constitution.
Self Government: popular or representative system where
the people create and run their own government
Rule of Law: the idea that all people must follow the laws,
and that the laws are enforced fairly
Due Process: People have the right to fair and reasonable
laws. Officials have to follow rules when enforcing the laws
and treat all people in the same way
Rights: a set of things that people believe they should be
free to do without restrictions
Limited Government: the power of government is limited by
the Constitution, and each branch is limited in what it can
do