The United States Constitution is the supreme and ultimate law of the nation.

The President has ultimate and supreme command over the United States armed forces.

no branch of the United States government should have complete control over any of the other branches.

maintaining the rights and freedoms of the people is the primary purpose of the United States government.

the United States has claim to expand over the entirety of the North American continent.

Economic equality

Separation of powers

Freedom of religion

Federalism

These principles are all central to the American political experience.

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