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Documents that influence the US constitution (Magna Carta (Rule of law,…
Documents that influence the US constitution
Magna Carta
Rule of law
Gave "Rights" to Englishmen
Written in 1215 by English Nobles
Virginia statue of religious freedom
Basis for the 1st amendment: separated church and state
Limited Government : :
Written by Thomas Jefferson in 1779
Declaration of Independence
Consent of the Governed
Signed of July 6, 1776
All men are created equal: "Life, liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
Charters of the Virginia Company of London
Limited government
Written and signed by King James in 1607
Establish Jamestown as the first colony
Virginia Declaration of rights
Stated that all Virginians had certain rights. Inspired the bill of rights.
limited Government
Written by James mason of June 12, 1776
Articles of Confederation
Written by the founding fathers in 1781
Major powers resided with the states, the national government had very little power
Limited Government