Constitutional Influences

By Khalil Morris
  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to

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  • Jan 1, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Nobody would be above the law not even the king or queen
  • Mayflower comapact

    Mayflower comapact

    Pilgrims needed rules to govern themselves
  • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    First written constitution in america
  • Glorious Revolution

    Glorious Revolution

    Peaceful transfer of power. No ruler would have more power than parliament
  • English Bill Of RIghts

    English Bill Of RIghts

    1. Free elections
    2. Fair Trials
    3. No cruel or unusual punishment
  • John Locke

    John Locke

    Believed that all people possess natural rights that we are born with and goverment cant take away
  • Montesquieu

    Montesquieu

    Developed idea of seperation of power dividing goverment into branches so that no part can become too powerful
  • Rousseau

    Rousseau

    Wrote social contract
    argued that people alone have right to decide how they are governed