Define government and explain its importance. . List the purposes of government. . Describe the structure of the Preamble. . Identify how philosophers have described the nature and purpose of the state and analyze the origins and historical development of principles, that have influenced and shaped the United States constitutional system. :. Explain the importance, ideals, and contributions of common law and key historical documents leading to the Declaration of Independ F. Relate the colonial experience to the overall development and design of the American governmental system through the development Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and relevant Amendments. 3. Analyze the meaning and importance of values and principles fundamental to democracy in the United States. H. Apply the basic principles on which the United States Constitution is based to contemporary situations. 1 Fxnlain how the Constitution ensures the nennle's authoritv over the governmentScholars will A. Define government and explain its importance. B. List the purposes of government. C. Describe the structure of the Preamble. D. Identify how philosophers have described the nature and purpose of the state and analyze the origins and historical development of va principles, that have influenced and shaped the United States constitutional system. E. Explain the importance, ideals, and contributions of common law and key historical documents leading to the Declaration of Independe F. Relate the colonial experience to the overall development and design of the American governmental system through the development Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and relevant Amendments. G. Analyze the meaning and importance of values and principles fundamental to democracy in the United States. H. Apply the basic principles on which the United States Constitution is based to contemporary situations. 1 Fxnlain how the Constitution ensures the neonle's authoritv over the government