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• Written in 1215 in England
• “Great Charter”
• Granted rights to Nobles
o Right to jury
o Right to speedy trial
o Guarantees against loss of life, liberty, and property
• Agreed by King John of England – no one is above the law
• It led to idea of LIMITED GOV’T and RULE OF LAW (no one is above the law) |
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• Written in 1689 in England
• Authored by Parliament ( Legislative Branch)
• It established a limited monarchy (king) and gave power more power to Parliament.
• Monarchy not allowed to:
o Collect taxes without consent of Parliament
o Interfere with right to free speech
o Maintain army in peace time
o Require excessive bail or cruel punishment
o Declare laws made by Parliament should not be obeyed
• It led to the idea of LIMITED GOV’T and RULE OF LAW |
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• Written aboard the Mayflower in 1620 before ship landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts
• Pilgrims concerned about how it would be like to live in a state without any government and the need for government to maintain order and to protect the rights of those living under the government.
• It led to idea of SELF GOVERNMENT and CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED (refer to John Locke) |
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• Written by Thomas Paine
• Published in 1776
• Challenged the authority of British gov’t and monarchy (king)
• 1st work to ask for independence from Great Britain
• Discussed purpose of gov’t and the need for independence from Great Britain
• “Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil…Wherefore security being the true design and end of government…”
• It led to the idea of PURPOSE OF GOV’T (SECURITY OF THE PEOPLE) |
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| legislative branch in England |
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| government ruled by king or queen |
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| agreement mady by two or more persons |
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| Declaration of Independence |
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| document influenced by the writing of "Common Sense" in 1776 |
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