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Founding Documents of the United States Constitution (Magna Carta (First…
Founding Documents of the United States Constitution
Magna Carta
First document to limit the king; forced him to follow his own laws
Rule of Law; limited goverment
1215 by English Nobles
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
limited government, democracy
it promised colonists the same rights as English men; makes sure that everyone is treated fairly
written by King James in 1607
Declaration of Independence
all me are created equal; unalienable rights "life, liberty, pursuit of happiness"; stated grievances (complaints) against the king
consent of the governed; limited government;rule of law
written by Thomas Jefferson signed on July 6, 1776
Articles of Confederation
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 by founding fathers in 1981
limited government; consent of governed; representative government
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
limited goverment
was the basis for the 1st amendment of the constitution; separated church and state
written by Thomas Jefferson in 1779
Virginia Declaration of Rights
limited government
written by George Mason and approved June 12, 1776
inspiration for 1st amendment Bill of Rights; freedom of the press, freedom of religion, right to a jury