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Common law develops in England which became the basis for fair and constant interpretation of the law in all constitutional systems.
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Guaranteed the people certain rights, and bound the king to certain laws.
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First representative parliament. First legally elected legislature.
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Written by colonist; first written governing document of plymouth colony.
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Document that helped promote civil rights due to the wrong doings of King Charles I.
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Union for mutual safety and welfare founded by colonist.
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An act that Parliament passes which creates seperation of powers,limits the king and queen power, enhances democratic election, and freedom of speech.
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Proposal to create a unified government for the 13 colonies led by Ben Franklin.
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Representatives from each colony except Georgia to discuss their response to the intolerable acts.
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They made decisions when & where to attack the British and how to protect themselves.
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Declaration of Independence Signed by delegates.
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Written to give the colonie some sense of unified government.
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Meets to amend the Articles of Confederation Which led to creating a whole new constitution.
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Making this document the law of the land; States approved & ratified.
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Ratified by 3/4's of state legislatures; constitutes the 1st 10 ammendments to the constitution.
