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Founding Documents Of The United States Constitution - Coggle Diagram
Founding Documents Of The United States Constitution
Magna Carta
The magna Carta was written in 1215 by English nobles who had forced King John to sign it.
I believe that the Fundamental Principle that relates to this document is rule of law because the document insights that the king r anyone of a higher power is subject to the law.
This document gave Englishmen basic rights and freedoms.
Charters Of The Virginia Company Of London
The first charter was issued by King James 1 in 1606 years later additional charters were made
The Fundamental Principle that I believe relates to this is Representative government because the document insights that colonists were aloud to elect representatives to work with the royal governor and council.
This document gave colonist the right to elect representatives
Virginia Declaration Of Rights
The Virginia Declaration Of Rights was written by George Mason in 1776
I believe the Fundamental Principle involved with this document is limited government because it involves the first amendment (not completely sure this is right)
This document states that everyone is born with natural rights.
Articles of Confederation
Mostly written by John Dickinson and approved in 1781
The Fundamental Principle that I believe is involved is Consent of the governed. (not sure)
This document establishes the first form of national government while creating a weak central government
Declaration Of Independence
The Declaration Of Independence's main author was Thomas Jefferson and it was written in 1776
The Fundamental Principle that I believe is involved is Consent of the Governed. The colonists weren't happy so they changed it.
This document withdrew the colonies consent to be governed by Great Britain and expressed ideals of a new nation
Virginia Statute for religious freedom
written by Thomas Jefferson in 1779
I believe the Fundamental right involved is Limited government because freedom of religion is part of the first amendment and the first amendment is an example of limited government
This document gave citizens the right to worship whoever they pleased.