Magna carta : rule of law , no one is above the law, trial by jury , English Bill of Right : individual rights , freedom of speech in England, Mayflower compact : self-government , John Locke--social contract , U.S. Constitution : preamble , legislative branch , executive branch , judicial branch , amendments (27), bill of rights , articles (1-7), Declaration of Independence: Thomas Paine: "common sense" , pushed for independence, John locke -- natural rights , life, liberty, & pursuit of happiness, grievances (complaints) , Articles of Confederation: 1st constitution or plan of government , states have all the power (reserved power), no power to levy/collect taxes , no executive branch--no president, no judicial branch -- no national court, shay's rebellion ,

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