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Period: Jan 1, 1200 to
Constitutional influences
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Sep 23, 1215
Magna Carta
- It limits the power of the king
- Protects certain rights
- Rule of Law
- Limited Government
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Mayflower Compact
- The Pilgrims chose to have a government
- They all agreed to follow the rules and protect each other
- Self Government
- Rule of Law
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English Bill of Rights
- It exanded the rights of the parliament
- It also limits the kings power even more
- People have more rights
- Limited Government
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John Locke
John Locke made the Natural Rights. -
Cato's Letters
- Supports freedom
- Against the king
- Protects their rights
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Montesquieu
Montesquieu wrote the Separation of Powers. -
Rousseau
Rousseau wrote the Social Contract. -
Common Sense
- Against the king
- Declare independence
- Protect their rights
