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