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The Origins of American Government

By tavita55
  • Period: Jan 1, 1200 to

    The Origins of American Government

  • Jun 15, 1215

    Magna Carta

    Magna Carta
    A document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges. Limited King Johns power.

  • Virginia Declaration of Rights

    Virginia Declaration of Rights
    A document drafted in 1776 to proclaim the inherent rights of men, including the right to reform or abolish "inadequate" government

  • The U.S. Constitution

    The U.S. Constitution
    A document stating US citizens constitutional rights. Rules for the citizen and government.

  • New Jersey Plan

    New Jersey Plan
    A proposal for the structure of the Untied
    States Government. 3 branches of government- Legislative, Judicial, and Executive, with an equal number of representative of all states.

  • The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)

    The Great Compromise (Connecticut Compromise)
    An agreement between delegates that each state would have a House of Representative (based on population) and a House of Senate (2) (elected by legislature.)

  • The Federalist Papers

    The Federalist Papers
    The Federalist is a collection of 85 articles and essays written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay promoting the ratification of the United States Constitution.