the first document in England that significantly limited the monarch’s power.

nine colonial representatives meet in NYC to discuss what should be done about the Stamp Act of 1765. (first time).

Contained many elements of social contract theory, natural rights of men, the proper purpose of government; Locke. Written by Thomas Jefferson

-3 branches of government
-bicameral congress(both population based)
-congress elect president
-judges chosen by legislative branch

Led by:James Madisonand Alexander Hamilton• Advocates that argued in favor of the Constitution because; created a strong central government but retained certain powers in the states.

more limits on the monarch’s power; no using the military against citizens, no quartering of troops

first, formal attempt to unify colonies; B. Franklin

The declaration of Independence contained many elements but what did it not contain?

-3 branches of congress
-unicameral congress(equal representation)
-there is chief executive committee that elects president
-judges chosen by president

Led by:Patrick Henryand Samuel Adams•Protested against the Constitution because they wanted states to have ultimate authority over matters of government; they wanted to keep the confederation, but give it a bit more power

recognition of the natural rights of men; made Parliament permanent;

elegates from all colonies, except GA, meet to discuss options for the worsening situation with England

Created a confederate government in which states were in a “firm league of friendship“ so that each state kept its sovereignty& independence.

bicameral Congress with both population-based and equal representation bodies.

How is the Constitution formed

All of the following concepts were brought by colonists into the English colonies EXCEPT:
-Ordered
-Limited
-Representative
-Republic

All thirteen colonies sent delegates to Philadelphia to discuss independence and war efforts;

What created a firm "firm League of Friendship" between the 13 colonies

The conitienental congress agreed to end the importation of slaves after the year of 1808

What are the 6 basic principles of the Constitution.

Which of the following statements about the government of the United Kingdom is TRUE?Immersive Reader
(1/1 Point)

The United Kinddom does not have one single document that serves as its government Constitution.

The United Kingdom has a series of documents, court decisions, traditions and customs that make up its Constitution.

The United Kingdom has a parliamentary government system guaranteed by the English Bill of Rights

What can our second continental Congress called?

These created equal representation among the states, no national government authority over states.

5 slaves-3 white people,
for taxation pruposes

this amendment changed the actual written words of the document and 27 amendments have been made.