Magna Carta - It said the King could not raise taxes without first consulting the nobles and church leaders. 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  - It established a representative style government, where elected officials represent the voice of the people., 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 - It called for freedom to practice any religion one would like without the government interfering.,

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