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Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
Limited the King of England’s power
protected the peoples’ individual rights -
Mayflower Compact
Created a government with fair and equal laws
Driven by the will of the majority -
The Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
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English Bill of Rights
limited the powers of the King and set the rights of Parliament
freedom of speech in Parliament
Set the requirement to regular elections
the right to petition the monarch without fear of retribution
the liberty of to have arms for their defense -
Declaration of Independence
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U.S constitution