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Founding Documents of the United States Constitution (Charters of the…
Founding Documents of the United States Constitution
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
limited government, democracy
Establish businesses and government in Virginia; GAVE COLONISTS THE SAME RIGHTS AS ENGLISHMEN
1607, written by King James and the colonists
The Magna Carta
limited government, rule of law
"The Great Charter", limited the King's power for the first time; gave Englishmen key rights
Written in 1215 by English Nobles
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
limited government
Basis for 1st amendment (freedom of religion); separated Church and State
Written in 1779 by Thomas Jefferson
Declaration of Independence
Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776
consent of the governed, limited government, rule of law
All men are created equal; unalienable rights "life, liberty, pursuit of happiness"; stated grievances (complaints) against the King
Articles of Confederation
Consent of governed; limited government; representative government
FIRST FORM OF GOVERNMENT! Very weak national (central) government; states had most of the power; COULD NOT TAX, COULD NOT ENFORCE LAWS, ONE BRANCH OF GOVERNMENT
Written in 1781 by the Founding Fathers
Virginia Declaration of Rights
limited government
Inspiration for the 1st amendment of the Bill of Rights; freedom of the press, freedom of religion, right to a jury
Written by George Mason in 1776