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King John signed the Magna Carta that ended up moving from rule of man to rule of law -
King Charles required to sign the Petition of right, required monarchs to obtain Parliamentary approval before new taxes, government could not unlawfully imprison people or establish military rule during times of peace -
Extended conflict between Charles and Parliament erupted into civil war Charles was defeated (beheaded) -
Renewed conflicts and rebellion between the Crown and Parliament -
William and Mary chosen to rule, but had to govern according to states of Parliament, English Bill of Rights passed which guaranteed free speech and protection from cruel and unusual punishment, the Glorious Revolution established constitutional monarchy -
A meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that resulted in the creation of the Untied States Constitution -
Federalists paper Gazette of the united states published -
The act established the federal judiciary system in the United States, separating it from state courts -
No soldier in time of peace will be courted in any house without consent of the owner -
Due process (have to go through court system) double jeopardy (can't be trialed twice at the same level)
Self-incrimination (pleading the fifth) -
Right of people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures. -
Rights to a speedy and public trial (importable jury) -
Excessive bail is not allowed (no cruel or unusual punishment) -
The government only has the powers that are granted to it in the Constitution -
Rights to bare arms, limiting the government's power, and further laying the foundation of American freedom. -
Insults at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of the trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise.... -
Certain rights, shall not be constructed to deny or disparage others retained by the people -
Freedom of speech, religion, the press, and making complaints and requests to the government -
Whigs countered with National Gazette gained some national attention highly respected by Philadelphians -
Prohibits the federal courts from hearing certain lawsuits against states -
Revises and outlines the procedure of how Presidents and Vice Presidents are elected, specifically so that they are elected together. -
Maryland wanted to tax the national bank, but couldn't because it would weaken the national government -
Supreme Court case that famously expounded upon the powers of the commerce clause, setting the precedent of Congress's broad ability to regulate interstate and some intrastate commerce -
US constitution provides that "Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the US, or any place subject their jurisdiction." -
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States -
Granted African American men the right to vote -
The Plessy v Ferguson case was racial segregation laws did not violate the US Constitution as long as the facilities for people of color were equal in quality to those of white people -
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration. -
The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by the people thereof, for six years.... -
WWI known as the Great War, was a global conflict between two coalitions: Allies and the Central Powers -
To the United States Constitution established the prohibition of alcohol in the United States -
The radio became the first form of electronic media and a common household feature in the United States and was a major tool for communication and entertainment -
Gave women the right to vote -
Cooperative federalism was a model of government that emerged in the 1930s during the Great Depression and involved the national and state governments working together to address national issues -
It determined that if the president-elect dies or is otherwise incapacitated before they are inaugurated, the vice president-elect takes up the now vacant role and serves for the full four-year term. -
"Repeal of Prohibition" - it repealed the previous eighteenth amendment which had established a nationwide ban on the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcohol -
WWII was a global conflict between two coalitions: Allies and the Axis powers -
The television replaced radio as most influential electronic media the US went from 20 percent of homes having a television to nearly 90 percent -
Equal rights for African Americans and for an end to racial segregation and exclusion -
Limits the number of terms a person can serve as President to two -
Separate school systems for Black students and white students were inherently unequal, and a violation of the "Equal Protection Clause" of the 14th amendment -
Gives residents of the District of Columbia the right to vote in presidential elections -
When Kennedy was assassinated, Johnson was sworn in as the 36th US President, with a vision to build "A Great Society" for the American people. -
"Elimination of Poll Taxes" - it abolished and forbids the federal and state governments from imposing taxes on voters during federal elections -
To establish a clear framework for handling presidential disability ad succession in the event of death, removal, or resignation -
Established the minimum age to vote in state and local elections at 18-years-old. -
A congressional resolution designed to limit the US president's ability to initiate or escalate military actions abroad -
Ronald Reagan believed state governments could better provide services to the people
Cut national grant money and relaxed national requirements -
It forbids any changes to the salary of congress members from taking effect until the next election concludes -
It helps to protect the United States from threats and disasters, and to minimize the damage and recover from attacks