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The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights (VA Statute for…
The United States Constitution and Bill of Rights
Declaration of Independence
Consent of the Government
our unalienable "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"
Everyone is treated equal
Articles of Confederation
Limited Government
it was a weak nation government, one branch of government, couldn't make laws or have taxes
VA Statute for religious Freedom
states are free to practice whatever religion they please
basis for the first amendment of the Bill of Rights
Written in 1779 by Thomas Jefferson, adopted by Virgina in 1876
All virginians promised everyone certain rights
Limited Government
VA Declaration of rights
It was the main basis fro the bill of rights
It stated most of the things in our first amendment rights
Written by George Mason and finally approved in June 12, 1776
Limited Government
Charters of the VA company of London
It stated that they had permission to start a new colony, It's name was Jamestown
It also promised that the colonists and Englishmen would be treated the same
Written and signed by King James in 1607
Limited Government
Magna Carta
Another name is the Great Charter
It limited the amount of power that the king has
On June 15, 1215, King John and a group of barons
Limited Government and Rule of Law