Lady Liberty Represents Justice For All

    Enduring gracefully through many changes, the basic principles of the Constitution are the same as 1789

    Three branches of government are separate and distinct.  The power each possesses is balanced and checked by the power of the other two branches

    The Constitution, with laws passed according to its provisions and treaties, may not be superceded by other laws, executive acts or regulations

    The law provides all persons are equal and are equally entitled to its protection.  All states are equal, and no state shall receive favoritism from the federal government 

    The Constitution mandates each state must recognize and respect the laws of the others.    State governments, like the federal government, must be democratic in form, with final authority resting with the people