Magna Carta - Limited the power of the king. It also established England's first trial by jury system., English Bill of Rights - It protected the rights of individuals & it outlawed cruel and unusual punishment. Tax increase and raising an army couldn't be done without the Parliament's approval., Virginia House of Burgesses  - The people elect representatives and it is the FIRST rep gov't in the colonies and an example for future legislatures , Mayflower Compact - In this document the Pilgrims agreed to consult each other about the laws for the colony and they promised to work together to make the colony succeed., Fundamental Orders of Connecticut - First written constitution in the colonies. It called for freedom to practice any religion one would like without the government interfering.,

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