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The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights :fountain_pen: (VA…
The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights :fountain_pen:
VA statute for Religious Freedom
Separated church and government
Let people worship how they want
Written-Thomas Jefferson (1779), adopted by Virginia (1786)
limited government
VA Declaration of Rights
Guaranteed rights such as Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Press, Right to vote, and Right to a fair trial
became basis for the Bill of Rights
by George Mason/approved on June 12, 1776
limited government
Charters of the VA Company of London
gave King’s permission to start a colony in the new world (first was Jamestown)
promised colonists the same rights as Englishmen
Written and signed by King James 1607
Limited Government, Representative Government
Magna Carta
Gave rights to the barons and other freemen and to the City of London
Limited powers of King
Sealed 15 June 1215 at Runnymede
Limited Government, Rule of Law
Declaration of Independence
Stated the people had authority instead of Kings
States all people are created equal and have rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Written by Thomas Jefferson
(Signed July 6, 1776)
Consent of the governed
Articles of Confederation
Written by Founding Fathers (1781)
Major power-State government instead of National
Had weaknesses
limited government