2. Re-Discovering Our National
Identity
Our Declaration of Independence is the
theory of and philosophy of our Republic
form of government. The Form or
Mechanics is our United States
Constitution.
Who are we? Why are we different? How
did we become who we are?
WHAT did we declare and WHY did we
declare it?
3. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
Ruler’s Law People’s Law No
Law
100% Tyranny 100% Anarchy
With respects to The 5,000 Year Leap by Dr. Cleon Skousen
4. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Defined Acceptable Terms for Liberty – Limited
Government
Ruler’s Law People’s Law No
Law
100% Tyranny 100% Anarchy
With respects to The 5,000 Year Leap by Dr. Cleon Skousen
5. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Defined Acceptable Terms for Liberty – Limited
Government
TODAY
Political parties
Right vs Left
Ruler’s Law People’s Law No
Law
100% Tyranny 100% Anarchy
With respects to The 5,000 Year Leap by Dr. Cleon Skousen
6. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Defined Acceptable Terms for Liberty – Limited
Government
TODAY Founding Era
Power degrees
Political parties
Anarchy vs Tyranny
Right vs Left
Ruler’s Law People’s Law No
Law
100% Tyranny 100% Anarchy
With respects to The 5,000 Year Leap by Dr. Cleon Skousen
7. The What of our Declaration of
Independence
Ruler’s Law
8. The What of our Declaration of
Independence
Authority through force,
Ruler’s Law violence, conquest
People are not equal but
divided by class
Government power is top/
down
Based on ruler’s interpretive
standards rather than rule of
law
Problems solved through
increased government power
via regulation, taxation, etc.
Freedom is never viable
solution
9. The What of our Declaration of
Independence
People’s Law
10. The What of our Declaration of
Independence
People’s Law A commonwealth of free
men and women
Decisions and leadership
selection is with the
consent of the majority of
people
Power not consolidated
into any one group or
person
Problems addressed
locally first
Individual rights are
unalienable
11. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
12. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in Natural Law
13. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in Natural Law
Cicero – Political philosopher in Rome (106-43 BC)
Definition – Natural Law deals with absolute reality. “True law is…
unchanging and everlasting; it summons to duty by its commands,
and averts from wrongdoing by its prohibitions…it is impossible to
abolish it entirely.”
14. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in Natural Law
Cicero – Political philosopher in Rome (106-43 BC)
Definition – Natural Law deals with absolute reality. “True law is…
unchanging and everlasting; it summons to duty by its commands,
and averts from wrongdoing by its prohibitions…it is impossible to
abolish it entirely.”
• Nature abhors a vacuum (consolidation of control)
• Nature finds a balance (reacts violently to a lack of equilibrium)
15. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in God (Divine Providence)
“…with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we
mutually pledge…” – Jefferson, Declaration of Independence
16. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in God (Divine Providence)
“…with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we
mutually pledge…” – Jefferson, Declaration of Independence
America was the first modern form of government where a
sovereign, self-governing people formed a government
and placed themselves voluntarily under the ultimate
authority of a metaphysical sovereign.
17. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
18. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in God (Divine Providence)
19. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in God (Divine Providence)
Why did they consider it essential that the ultimate authority be
metaphysical?
20. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in God (Divine Providence)
Why did they consider it essential that the ultimate authority be
metaphysical?
a) Something that lies outside the physical realm represents rule of law, cannot
be manipulated, only responded to and therefore represents an absolute
stability that insures the integrity of the entire system.
21. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in God (Divine Providence)
Why did they consider it essential that the ultimate authority be
metaphysical?
a) Something that lies outside the physical realm represents rule of law, cannot
be manipulated, only responded to and therefore represents an absolute
stability that insures the integrity of the entire system.
b) The focus of political power shifts from control to management (Principle
of Physics found in the nature of “matter”)
22. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Belief in God (Divine Providence)
Why did they consider it essential that the ultimate authority be
metaphysical?
a) Something that lies outside the physical realm represents rule of law, cannot
be manipulated, only responded to and therefore represents an absolute
stability that insures the integrity of the entire system.
b) The focus of political power shifts from control to management (Principle
of Physics found in the nature of “matter”)
Man cannot own anything but man can be owned by anything. The one who
sets ownership of something as his ultimate goal will inevitably become
consumed by that which he seeks to consume. – Author Unknown
23. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Nation of Laws
• Our laws are based on Natural Law and Laws of Human Nature.
“…upon these two foundations, the law of nature and the law of
revelation, depend all human laws…” – William Blackstone (Author and
legal scholar)
“…No man will contend that a nation can be free that is not governed
by fixed laws. All other government than that of permanent known laws
is the government of mere will and pleasure.” (John Adams, American
Founder)
“The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and
enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings, capable of
laws, where there is no law there is no freedom.” (John Locke, English
political philosopher, author)
24. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
25. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…All men created equal
26. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…All men created equal
What was meant by equality?
•Equal opportunity, not necessarily equal results.
•Guaranteed through equal treatment in the sight of God, the Law and the
protection of rights.
• Reinforce by the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th amendments
27. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
28. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…All men created equal
29. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…All men created equal
Slavery in America
Slavery was set up for abolition from the foundation of the nation. The
existence of slavery after the founding of the nation represents an aberration,
not the intention of our nation.
30. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…All men created equal
Slavery in America
Slavery was set up for abolition from the foundation of the nation. The
existence of slavery after the founding of the nation represents an aberration,
not the intention of our nation.
“…It [is] a great point gained in favor of humanity that a period of twenty
years may terminate forever, within these States [slavery]…[in that
period] it will receive a considerable discouragement from the federal
government and may be totally abolished by a concurrence of the few
States…” James Madison (Federalist Papers)
31. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…All men created equal
Slavery in America
Slavery was set up for abolition from the foundation of the nation. The
existence of slavery after the founding of the nation represents an aberration,
not the intention of our nation.
“…It [is] a great point gained in favor of humanity that a period of twenty
years may terminate forever, within these States [slavery]…[in that
period] it will receive a considerable discouragement from the federal
government and may be totally abolished by a concurrence of the few
States…” James Madison (Federalist Papers)
FACTS
• The first draft of the Declaration of Independence presented on July 1st included a
denouncement of slavery both in the States and by King George III
• The direct indictments were removed in a compromise to gain support from northern and
southern slave holding delegates to present a unified front against British.
32. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
33. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Sovereign People Must Have
Personal Responsibility
34. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Sovereign People Must Have
Personal Responsibility
•The Founders Believed
• A Sovereign People are only capable of self government and choosing
virtuous representatives when they have personal responsibility.
• Personal responsibility can only be maintained with a high level of moral
virtue and education.
35. The WHAT that our Declaration of
Independence Declared
We Declared…A Sovereign People Must Have
Personal Responsibility
•The Founders Believed
• A Sovereign People are only capable of self government and choosing
virtuous representatives when they have personal responsibility.
• Personal responsibility can only be maintained with a high level of moral
virtue and education.
“Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become
corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.” – Benjamin
Franklin
“…If there be sufficient virtue and intelligence in the community, it will be
exercised in the selection of these men; so that we do not depend upon
their virtue, or put confidence in our rulers, but in the people who are to
choose them.” – James Madison
37. The WHY of our Declaration of
Independence
Why did we declare our independence?
38. The WHY of our Declaration of
Independence
Why did we declare our independence?
• A list of tyrannical activities from King George III
King George’s Laundry List of Bad Behavior
- Created insurmountable beaucracy
- Has not governed by the laws established
- Silenced opposition to his trampling of people’s rights
- Thrown up road blocks to population growth and development
- Obstructed the Administration of Justice
- Disturbed the peace through standing armies, confiscations
- Cutting off trade with outside world
- Taxation without representation
- Micromanaging government from abroad
- Plundered ships, torched cities, attacked Coasts
- Transported armies to wage war against the colonists
- Stirred up domestic quarrels and violence
- Ignored We The People…and We the People don’t like to be ignored.
40. The WHY of our Declaration of
Independence
Why did we declare our independence?
41. The WHY of our Declaration of
Independence
Why did we declare our independence?
• An excellent historical perspective on the political theories of history and
their repercussions
42. The WHY of our Declaration of
Independence
Why did we declare our independence?
• An excellent historical perspective on the political theories of history and
their repercussions
“We have gone back to ancient history for models of government, and
examined the different forms of those republics…And we have viewed
modern states all round Europe.” – Benjamin Franklin,
Constitutional Convention
43. The WHY of our Declaration of
Independence
Why did we declare our independence?
• An excellent historical perspective on the political theories of history and
their repercussions
“We have gone back to ancient history for models of government, and
examined the different forms of those republics…And we have viewed
modern states all round Europe.” – Benjamin Franklin,
Constitutional Convention
History Studied and Cited by Founders
Italian Republic – Roman Empire
Greek Republic – Athens, Sparta, Achaen League, Amphictyonic Council
(Illustrated long history of extremes between tyranny and anarchy)
Ottomon Empire – Turks, Persia
Russia, France, United Netherlands, Germany
44. Who We Are? Why are We
Different? How did we become
Who We Are?
45. Who We Are? Why are We
Different? How did we become
Who We Are?
What is government but a way to manage society?
46. Who We Are? Why are We
Different? How did we become
Who We Are?
What is government but a way to manage society?
What is political science but ideas for applying the
best possible management practices for society
given our understanding of the ways humans relate
to one another?
47. Who We Are? Why are We
Different? How did we become
Who We Are?
What is government but a way to manage society?
What is political science but ideas for applying the
best possible management practices for society
given our understanding of the ways humans relate
to one another?
What is our United States Constitution but that,
management practices, the mechanics of our
Republic Form of Government?
53. The Constitution
Why are you here at this event?
Did you come as a response to my agenda or did
you have an agenda for me?
54. The Constitution
Why are you here at this event?
Did you come as a response to my agenda or did
you have an agenda for me?
If you have an agenda for me, what is the worst
possible thing I could do with this time?
56. The Constitution
The Truth about why you’re here
The Truth of the Matter is...
57. The Constitution
The Truth about why you’re here
The Truth of the Matter is...
Why is this true...?
58. The Constitution
The Truth about why you’re here
The Truth of the Matter is...
Why is this true...?
You have no time for anything...
59. The Constitution
The Truth about why you’re here
The Truth of the Matter is...
Why is this true...?
You have no time for anything...
except the possibility of being left out.
60. The Constitution
The Truth about why you’re here
The Truth of the Matter is...
Why is this true...?
You have no time for anything...
except the possibility of being left out.
What is at issue with interest in civic literacy/
engagement?
61. The Constitution
System Whiplash! What is our
Constitutional Identity?
Who represents us in the government?
63. The Constitution
The History - Why we created it?
The Constitutional Convention was formed to
resolve problems within the Articles of
Confederation.
64. The Constitution
The History - Why we created it?
The Constitutional Convention was formed to
resolve problems within the Articles of
Confederation.
Problems to be addressed
No Judiciary
No Power of Taxation
No Executive Branch
No Power of Enforcement
65. The Constitution
The History - Why we created it?
The Constitutional Convention was formed to
resolve problems within the Articles of
Confederation.
The Big Question for the Founders:
Problems to be addressed
Could a Constitution be designed with a form
of government that has no power other than
No Judiciary
that given it by its member states and still
No Power of Taxation
have a central government strong enough to
No Executive Branch
support a stable union?
No Power of Enforcement
67. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
The Preamble...
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish
Justice, insure domestic Tranquillity, 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.
68. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
The Preamble...
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish
Justice, insure domestic Tranquillity, 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.
What was done?
Who done it?
Why?
69. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
The Preamble...
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish
Justice, insure domestic Tranquillity, 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.
What was done?
The individual states united to form a
Who done it?
government limited to taking care of
matters they could not handle
Why?
individually that held bearing on the
whole.
70. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
A 3 Branch System of Government
71. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
A 3 Branch System of Government
Legislative - Creates Law
(House, Senate)
Executive - Enforces Law
(Cabinet, Federal Depts.)
Judicial - Applies Law
(Independent Judiciary of 9 Supreme
Court Justices)
72. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
A 3 Branch System of Government
Legislative - Creates Law
(House, Senate)
Executive - Enforces Law
(Cabinet, Federal Depts.)
Judicial - Applies Law
(Independent Judiciary of 9 Supreme
Court Justices)
The 3 co-equal branches come in order of
levels of authority within the system. That is
determined by the level of direct connection
of the people to the given branch and its
level of direct impact on the people.
73. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
Separation of Powers - Distinct
What inspired the system design?
3 Primary Sources
1) Polybius (Greek historian 204-122 BC)
2) Charles de Montesquieu (French scholar)
3) Hebraic Prophets Isaiah and Jeremiah
75. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
Checks and Balances - Connected
How does the design function?
76. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
Checks and Balances - Connected
How does the design function?
“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether
one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced
the very definition of tyranny.” - James Madison (Federalist #47)
77. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
Checks and Balances - Connected
How does the design function?
“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands, whether
one, a few, or many, and whether hereditary, self-appointed, or elective, may justly be pronounced
the very definition of tyranny.” - James Madison (Federalist #47)
Examples of Checks/Balances to Keep’em Honest
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
79. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
Limits on Federal Government
How did the system emphasize local control?
80. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
Limits on Federal Government
How did the system emphasize local control?
“Let the national government be entrusted with the defense of the nation, and its foreign and
federal relations; the State governments with the civil rights, laws, police, and administration of
what concerns the State generally; the counties with the local concerns of the counties, and each
ward [township] direct the interests within itself.” - Thomas Jefferson
Writings of Thomas Jefferson
81. The Constitution
What we Constituted?
Limits on Federal Government
How did the system emphasize local control?
“Let the national government be entrusted with the defense of the nation, and its foreign and
federal relations; the State governments with the civil rights, laws, police, and administration of
what concerns the State generally; the counties with the local concerns of the counties, and each
ward [township] direct the interests within itself.” - Thomas Jefferson
Writings of Thomas Jefferson
Article 5 - The States can get in on the amendment process “The 2/3 - 3/4 Rule”
Amendment 10 - When in doubt, choose State!
83. What We Constituted?
The Role of We the People
Franklin’s Challenge - “ A Republic madam, if you can KEEP it.”
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84. What We Constituted?
The Role of We the People
Franklin’s Challenge - “ A Republic madam, if you can KEEP it.”
The Dirty Little Secret - You can’t keep it!
The Law of Team-Based Community
The Reason YOU Can’t Keep It
The Reason WE Can NOW -
GLOCAL emphasis in our culture
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85. What We Constituted?
The Role of We the People
Franklin’s Challenge - “ A Republic madam, if you can KEEP it.”
The Dirty Little Secret - You can’t keep it!
The Law of Team-Based Community
The Reason YOU Can’t Keep It
The Reason WE Can NOW -
GLOCAL emphasis in our culture
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86. A Constitution of We The
People
LATER TONIGHT!
You will receive 2 THINGS...
A certificate as a member of the Task Force of Ambassadors
An invitation to join and grow THE network our Founders
articulated that we’ve been only a few steps away from all
along!
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92. AFP Mission
Educate citizens about economic policy;
93. AFP Mission
Educate citizens about economic policy;
mobilize citizens to achieve
fiscal and regulatory restraint
94. AFP Mission
Educate citizens about economic policy;
mobilize citizens to achieve
fiscal and regulatory restraint
by state governments,
95. AFP Mission
Educate citizens about economic policy;
mobilize citizens to achieve
fiscal and regulatory restraint
by state governments,
96. AFP Mission
Educate citizens about economic policy;
mobilize citizens to achieve
fiscal and regulatory restraint
by state governments,
and return the federal government
97. AFP Mission
Educate citizens about economic policy;
mobilize citizens to achieve
fiscal and regulatory restraint
by state governments,
and return the federal government
to its Constitutional limits
99. AFP Vision
Greater economic growth, opportunity,
and prosperity for all citizens
through strong ethical foundations,
government restraint,
and private sector productivity and
competition
149. Winning at the Media Game
Know Thy Enemy ...and Sleep with Them
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150. Winning at the Media Game
Know Thy Enemy ...and Sleep with Them
Recognize they need content and provide it
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151. Winning at the Media Game
Know Thy Enemy ...and Sleep with Them
Recognize they need content and provide it
Recognize what kind of content they need and give it
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152. Winning at the Media Game
Know Thy Enemy ...and Sleep with Them
Recognize they need content and provide it
Recognize what kind of content they need and give it
Learn the nature of the beast - time constraints (editors), fact checkers,
visuals
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153. Winning at the Media Game
Know Thy Enemy ...and Sleep with Them
Recognize they need content and provide it
Recognize what kind of content they need and give it
Learn the nature of the beast - time constraints (editors), fact checkers,
visuals
Be Concise! Be Articulate! Have your talking points down!
Stay on topic! Don’t be “THAT GUY”
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158. Engaging Social Media
Rules of the Road for Getting Attention
Be Actively Updating
Use Keywords
Provide links
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159. Engaging Social Media
Rules of the Road for Getting Attention
Be Actively Updating
Use Keywords
Provide links
Cater to Viral Word Of Mouth Marketing
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160. Engaging Social Media
Rules of the Road for Getting Attention
Be Actively Updating
Use Keywords
Provide links
Cater to Viral Word Of Mouth Marketing
Action Items, Critical links, Registration Collect data whenever possible
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161. Engaging Social Media
Rules of the Road for Getting Attention
Be Actively Updating
Use Keywords
Provide links
Cater to Viral Word Of Mouth Marketing
Action Items, Critical links, Registration Collect data whenever possible
Provide FREE content
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162. Engaging Social Media
Rules of the Road for Getting Attention
Be Actively Updating
Use Keywords
Provide links
Cater to Viral Word Of Mouth Marketing
Action Items, Critical links, Registration Collect data whenever possible
Provide FREE content
Events - Name of Event, Theme, Location, Start/End Time, Parking,
Directions, Cost (PayPal or at the door)
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164. Event To Do List
1) Decide place and time
2) CLEARLY COMMUNICATE event theme and range – Limited Government! Personal Responsibility! A Return to Constitutional
Roots.
3) Secure permits
4) Get traditional media involved (print, tv, radio)
5) Secure audiovisual services
6) Find partners immediately to share in the work – delegate to committees (see next page for suggested committees)
7) Contact leaders of other grassroots, church, civic groups to form coalitions
8) Contact speakers that service theme – local celebrities, political leaders
9) Bill the event as non partisan – it is so don’t limit your reach!
10) Determine expenses and then ask for sponsors to cover expenses
11) Cooperate with other locales to cross market on event
12) Social media viral marketing – blogs, Facebook, LinkedIn, EventBrite, e-newsletters, etc
13) Collect data
14) You may do a voter registration at your event
15) Incorporate the Pocket Constitutions or a take home for something that re-inforces the theme for attendees
16) Make sure to give the attendees a CALL TO ACTION with the Next Step prepared (ex. “We need you to share what you’ve
experienced tonight with your network. We have several Next Step Training for this We The People REVOLUTION coming
up on...”)
165. Suggested Committees
Choose Committee Chairs and Assign Committee Members (cat herding experience
recommended)
• Program – Contacts speakers; musicians; video production company for license to show content;
Color Guard; etc
• Marketing/PR – Press releases; media; social media
• Sponsorship – Design sponsor package (levels of sponsorship, etc); Advertising; vendors; signage
production
• Security – Police, EMS; determine personnel access and create staff passes (All Access, Limited
Access, General Access)
• Audio visual (A/V) – Determine level of A/V needs; Collect bids from A/V companies; Contract; site
walks; etc
• Logistics – Parking; front gate; donation; program guides; etc
Pull your hair out and have fun!
166. A Constitution of We The
People
Presentation of Ambassador Task Force Certificates
Family Resolution Challenge - All American Citizen Team
1) Take home a copy of Family Resolution
2) Need more info? - Watch All American Citizen Team
Part 1 and 2 of video at wethepeoplerevolution.com
under “Message Vlogs”
3) Present to your family members for commitment
4) Share with your Family Mutual Associations
5) Send an email to AllAmericanCitizenTeam@gmail.com
with your ZIP CODE when your family signs so we can
all track where the network is growing on an interactive
online map.
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167. Ce!ificate of Completion
awarded to
___________________________________
TASK FORCE AMBASSADOR
Presented By
We The People REVOLUTION and
Americans for Prosperity
On This ____ Day of _____, 2009
This Certificate of Completion is to recognize that the aforementioned TASK FORCE AMBASSADOR has completed the “Next Steps
Training” material and is now commissioned as an AMBASSADOR to teach the Next Step Training materials, coordinate events built
around these themes and to spread the message and spirit of the We The People REVOLUTION in a peaceful and non-violent spirit of
good citizenship and Republic American ideals.
Notas del editor
Jefferson railed against King George III for creating and sustaining the slave trade, describing it as "a cruel war against human nature." Congress was prohibited until 1808 from blocking the migration and importation "of such Persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit" (Art. I, Sec. 9). Although protection of the slave trade was a major concession demanded by pro-slavery delegates, the final clause was only a temporary exemption from a recognized federal power for the existing states. Moreover, it did not prevent states from restricting or outlawing the slave trade, which many had already done. "If there was no other lovely feature in the Constitution but this one," James Wilson observed, "it would diffuse a beauty over its whole countenance. Yet the lapse of a few years, and Congress will have power to exterminate slavery from within our borders." Congress passed such a national prohibition effective January 1, 1808, and President Jefferson signed it into law.
Jefferson railed against King George III for creating and sustaining the slave trade, describing it as "a cruel war against human nature." Congress was prohibited until 1808 from blocking the migration and importation "of such Persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit" (Art. I, Sec. 9). Although protection of the slave trade was a major concession demanded by pro-slavery delegates, the final clause was only a temporary exemption from a recognized federal power for the existing states. Moreover, it did not prevent states from restricting or outlawing the slave trade, which many had already done. "If there was no other lovely feature in the Constitution but this one," James Wilson observed, "it would diffuse a beauty over its whole countenance. Yet the lapse of a few years, and Congress will have power to exterminate slavery from within our borders." Congress passed such a national prohibition effective January 1, 1808, and President Jefferson signed it into law.
Jefferson railed against King George III for creating and sustaining the slave trade, describing it as "a cruel war against human nature." Congress was prohibited until 1808 from blocking the migration and importation "of such Persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit" (Art. I, Sec. 9). Although protection of the slave trade was a major concession demanded by pro-slavery delegates, the final clause was only a temporary exemption from a recognized federal power for the existing states. Moreover, it did not prevent states from restricting or outlawing the slave trade, which many had already done. "If there was no other lovely feature in the Constitution but this one," James Wilson observed, "it would diffuse a beauty over its whole countenance. Yet the lapse of a few years, and Congress will have power to exterminate slavery from within our borders." Congress passed such a national prohibition effective January 1, 1808, and President Jefferson signed it into law.
Jefferson railed against King George III for creating and sustaining the slave trade, describing it as "a cruel war against human nature." Congress was prohibited until 1808 from blocking the migration and importation "of such Persons as any of the states now existing shall think proper to admit" (Art. I, Sec. 9). Although protection of the slave trade was a major concession demanded by pro-slavery delegates, the final clause was only a temporary exemption from a recognized federal power for the existing states. Moreover, it did not prevent states from restricting or outlawing the slave trade, which many had already done. "If there was no other lovely feature in the Constitution but this one," James Wilson observed, "it would diffuse a beauty over its whole countenance. Yet the lapse of a few years, and Congress will have power to exterminate slavery from within our borders." Congress passed such a national prohibition effective January 1, 1808, and President Jefferson signed it into law.
“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensible supports.” – George Washington, Farewell Address
“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” – John Adams
“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensible supports.” – George Washington, Farewell Address
“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” – John Adams
“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensible supports.” – George Washington, Farewell Address
“Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.” – John Adams
Hamilton addressed the Italian and Greek Republics in Federalist #9.
Appealed to the writings of French author Charles de Montesquieu and the new political tools (separation of powers, representative government, Judicial terms based on good behavior, etc) when he was building on the improvements in republic building.
Madison addresses in Federalist #38 the uniqueness of the American experiment among nation builders where deliberation and consent was involved, that the formation of the forms of gvrnmt were entrusted to an assembly of men instead of a single citizen.
Ottomon Empire – long history of conquests,
Discussed the dangers of oligarchy, direct democracy, monarchy (Britain, Germany), confederacy (Amphictyonic)
Hamilton addressed the Italian and Greek Republics in Federalist #9.
Appealed to the writings of French author Charles de Montesquieu and the new political tools (separation of powers, representative government, Judicial terms based on good behavior, etc) when he was building on the improvements in republic building.
Madison addresses in Federalist #38 the uniqueness of the American experiment among nation builders where deliberation and consent was involved, that the formation of the forms of gvrnmt were entrusted to an assembly of men instead of a single citizen.
Ottomon Empire – long history of conquests,
Discussed the dangers of oligarchy, direct democracy, monarchy (Britain, Germany), confederacy (Amphictyonic)
Hamilton addressed the Italian and Greek Republics in Federalist #9.
Appealed to the writings of French author Charles de Montesquieu and the new political tools (separation of powers, representative government, Judicial terms based on good behavior, etc) when he was building on the improvements in republic building.
Madison addresses in Federalist #38 the uniqueness of the American experiment among nation builders where deliberation and consent was involved, that the formation of the forms of gvrnmt were entrusted to an assembly of men instead of a single citizen.
Ottomon Empire – long history of conquests,
Discussed the dangers of oligarchy, direct democracy, monarchy (Britain, Germany), confederacy (Amphictyonic)
Hamilton addressed the Italian and Greek Republics in Federalist #9.
Appealed to the writings of French author Charles de Montesquieu and the new political tools (separation of powers, representative government, Judicial terms based on good behavior, etc) when he was building on the improvements in republic building.
Madison addresses in Federalist #38 the uniqueness of the American experiment among nation builders where deliberation and consent was involved, that the formation of the forms of gvrnmt were entrusted to an assembly of men instead of a single citizen.
Ottomon Empire – long history of conquests,
Discussed the dangers of oligarchy, direct democracy, monarchy (Britain, Germany), confederacy (Amphictyonic)
Why are you here? A friend invited you? Marketing? You heard something is going on?
Your agenda for me is much more important than my agenda for you. Your agenda for me tonight is that you want a formula from me.
What is the worst thing I could do with this time? Waste it. Not give you anything
EX: Story; “You are not going to believe this” type story where you never give the punchline...
Why are you here? A friend invited you? Marketing? You heard something is going on?
Your agenda for me is much more important than my agenda for you. Your agenda for me tonight is that you want a formula from me.
What is the worst thing I could do with this time? Waste it. Not give you anything
EX: Story; “You are not going to believe this” type story where you never give the punchline...
Why are you here? A friend invited you? Marketing? You heard something is going on?
Your agenda for me is much more important than my agenda for you. Your agenda for me tonight is that you want a formula from me.
What is the worst thing I could do with this time? Waste it. Not give you anything
EX: Story; “You are not going to believe this” type story where you never give the punchline...
The Truth of the Matter - The MATTER does not matter. The RESULTS of the matter do not matter. All that matters is WHO’S DOING it, SAYING it, INVOLVED in the matter.
Why? You have no time for anything...
POLL THE ROOM - How many times have you been texted/looked down at your phone since we started this session?
What is the problem with interest in civic literacy?
It’s not that it’s not interesting. It’s that, as a general rule, we don’t understand we have a role and what that role is. We’re uninspired. Because we don’t understand the system. The dynamics of the team we are on. We believe that WHO is doing “it” (government) are our elected representatives. We believe our work ends at the voter booth, not that it begins there. And it’s because we don’t understand the system and our position on the team.
The Truth of the Matter - The MATTER does not matter. The RESULTS of the matter do not matter. All that matters is WHO’S DOING it, SAYING it, INVOLVED in the matter.
Why? You have no time for anything...
POLL THE ROOM - How many times have you been texted/looked down at your phone since we started this session?
What is the problem with interest in civic literacy?
It’s not that it’s not interesting. It’s that, as a general rule, we don’t understand we have a role and what that role is. We’re uninspired. Because we don’t understand the system. The dynamics of the team we are on. We believe that WHO is doing “it” (government) are our elected representatives. We believe our work ends at the voter booth, not that it begins there. And it’s because we don’t understand the system and our position on the team.
The Truth of the Matter - The MATTER does not matter. The RESULTS of the matter do not matter. All that matters is WHO’S DOING it, SAYING it, INVOLVED in the matter.
Why? You have no time for anything...
POLL THE ROOM - How many times have you been texted/looked down at your phone since we started this session?
What is the problem with interest in civic literacy?
It’s not that it’s not interesting. It’s that, as a general rule, we don’t understand we have a role and what that role is. We’re uninspired. Because we don’t understand the system. The dynamics of the team we are on. We believe that WHO is doing “it” (government) are our elected representatives. We believe our work ends at the voter booth, not that it begins there. And it’s because we don’t understand the system and our position on the team.
The Truth of the Matter - The MATTER does not matter. The RESULTS of the matter do not matter. All that matters is WHO’S DOING it, SAYING it, INVOLVED in the matter.
Why? You have no time for anything...
POLL THE ROOM - How many times have you been texted/looked down at your phone since we started this session?
What is the problem with interest in civic literacy?
It’s not that it’s not interesting. It’s that, as a general rule, we don’t understand we have a role and what that role is. We’re uninspired. Because we don’t understand the system. The dynamics of the team we are on. We believe that WHO is doing “it” (government) are our elected representatives. We believe our work ends at the voter booth, not that it begins there. And it’s because we don’t understand the system and our position on the team.
The Truth of the Matter - The MATTER does not matter. The RESULTS of the matter do not matter. All that matters is WHO’S DOING it, SAYING it, INVOLVED in the matter.
Why? You have no time for anything...
POLL THE ROOM - How many times have you been texted/looked down at your phone since we started this session?
What is the problem with interest in civic literacy?
It’s not that it’s not interesting. It’s that, as a general rule, we don’t understand we have a role and what that role is. We’re uninspired. Because we don’t understand the system. The dynamics of the team we are on. We believe that WHO is doing “it” (government) are our elected representatives. We believe our work ends at the voter booth, not that it begins there. And it’s because we don’t understand the system and our position on the team.
Who represents us in the government?
COMMON ANSWER: Our elected representatives?
The question was incorrect. Real question is “Who represents the government?”
ANSWER: We the People represent the government. Our elected representatives represent us in the government affairs and whatever they do, in total, WE are responsible for. It’s not THEIR reputation on the line, it’s OURS.
Who is the President?
COMMON ANSWER: Obama
The question was incorrect. Real question is “Is there a President of the United States?”
ANSWER: YES and NO.
The role given by the Const does not match what the title infers. In order for such to be true, he would have to preside directly over the indep. states united. He does not.
Articles of Nov 15 1777 said that the central government would have no power except that given it by the states. The states dropped the ball and the central government ended up with no power. They did not authorize power.This activity nearly lost the Revolution through want of supplies (Valley Forge in 1777 w/ Washington’s Army losing over 2,500 men in the winter).
Big Bro vs Little Bro/Big State vs Little State - inequality of resources; no common defense after war; no ability to pay debts through taxation; no force of law
Madison addressed the problem in Federalist # 37 - the most reasonable decision making is needed when regarding issues of the utmost importance. it is those very issues that usually engender the least reasonable feelings.
Articles of Nov 15 1777 said that the central government would have no power except that given it by the states. The states dropped the ball and the central government ended up with no power. They did not authorize power.This activity nearly lost the Revolution through want of supplies (Valley Forge in 1777 w/ Washington’s Army losing over 2,500 men in the winter).
Big Bro vs Little Bro/Big State vs Little State - inequality of resources; no common defense after war; no ability to pay debts through taxation; no force of law
Madison addressed the problem in Federalist # 37 - the most reasonable decision making is needed when regarding issues of the utmost importance. it is those very issues that usually engender the least reasonable feelings.
Articles of Nov 15 1777 said that the central government would have no power except that given it by the states. The states dropped the ball and the central government ended up with no power. They did not authorize power.This activity nearly lost the Revolution through want of supplies (Valley Forge in 1777 w/ Washington’s Army losing over 2,500 men in the winter).
Big Bro vs Little Bro/Big State vs Little State - inequality of resources; no common defense after war; no ability to pay debts through taxation; no force of law
Madison addressed the problem in Federalist # 37 - the most reasonable decision making is needed when regarding issues of the utmost importance. it is those very issues that usually engender the least reasonable feelings.
What was done? A Constitution was ordained.
Who done it? We the People of the United States of America
Why? A MORE perfect Union, establish Justice, domestic Tranquillity, provide common defense, promote general Welfare
Ex. uniform measurements (baseball game played w/ different rules in different cities);
What was done? A Constitution was ordained.
Who done it? We the People of the United States of America
Why? A MORE perfect Union, establish Justice, domestic Tranquillity, provide common defense, promote general Welfare
Ex. uniform measurements (baseball game played w/ different rules in different cities);
What was done? A Constitution was ordained.
Who done it? We the People of the United States of America
Why? A MORE perfect Union, establish Justice, domestic Tranquillity, provide common defense, promote general Welfare
Ex. uniform measurements (baseball game played w/ different rules in different cities);
Legislative - House elected by popular vote; represents the interest of the populace; Senate (originally elected by State Legislature); designed to represent the affairs of the State at the Federal level.
Executive - Made up of President of Executive Branch overseeing a Cabinet; power to nominate/appoint certain positions within Cabinet, depts of the Executive Branch; oversees administrative depts;
Judicial - made up of indep judiciary; members nominated by presid of execut and confirmed by senate
Legislative - House elected by popular vote; represents the interest of the populace; Senate (originally elected by State Legislature); designed to represent the affairs of the State at the Federal level.
Executive - Made up of President of Executive Branch overseeing a Cabinet; power to nominate/appoint certain positions within Cabinet, depts of the Executive Branch; oversees administrative depts;
Judicial - made up of indep judiciary; members nominated by presid of execut and confirmed by senate
Polybius - Greek historian - became a friend of Rome traveling on diplomatic missions; visualized 3 depts of co-equal importance - the strength of a monarchy in an executive branch, the interests of wealth (the controlling class) in a Senate and the interests of the General populace represented in a popular Assembly.
Montesquieu - picked up Polybius research 18th century; identified 3 separate branches of Execut, Legisl, Judicial that are subject to checks/balances to prevent abuse)
Hebraic Prophets - (3 Branches Isaiah 33:22) - “For the Lord is our Judge, the Lord is our Lawgiver, the Lord is our King...”
(Separation of Powers Jeremiah 17:9) - “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond curse. Who can understand it?”
A phenomenal list is given on page 211 of The 5,000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen
A phenomenal list is given on page 211 of The 5,000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen
A phenomenal list is given on page 211 of The 5,000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen
A phenomenal list is given on page 211 of The 5,000 Year Leap by W. Cleon Skousen
Article 5 - when 2/3 of the States request it, Congress calls a Convention for amendment proposing, and all amendments will be made legite when ratified by 3/4 of the States.
Amendment 10 - The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.