I can explain how the Bill of Rights reflected the concept of limited government, protections of basic freedoms, and the fear of many Americans of a strong central government.
I can use important documents to describe the historical and philosophical origins of constitutional government in the United States using the ideas of social compact, limited government, natural rights, right of revolution, separation of powers, bicameralism, republicanism, and popular participation in government.
Section Questions
What basic freedoms were provided with the addition of the Bill of Rights to the Constitution? What is the concept behind the idea of limited government?