...uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon (nil investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers,...within itself a provision for its own amendment, has a jost claim to your confidence and your support. — Respect for its authority, compliance with its...

...deliberation completely free in its principles, in the distribution of its powers uniting securely with energy, and containing within itself a provision...amendment, has a just claim to your confidence and support" (Norton, 1941, p. 172). The amendment process was incorporated to allow the citizens, through...

...the rule of law. Washington explained in his Farewell Address that "Respect for [the Constitution's] authority, compliance with its Laws, acquiescence...enjoined by the fundamental maxims of true Liberty." Due process, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from arbitrary arrest and searches, the...