The topics covered in this unit are as follows: The Philosophers (Locke & Montesquieu), The Magna Carta & the Mayflower Compact, The US Constitution, The Preamble Explained, The Seven Major Principles of the US Constitution (Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Federalism, Separation of Powers, Checks & Balances, Limited Government & Individual Rights), How the Constitution is Amended, Background on the Bill of the Rights & the First Ten Amendments, and Articles I-III (Legisla