Constitutional Influences Timeline

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  • Jan 1, 1215

    The Magna Carter

    The Magna Carter
    A document saying nobody would be above the law, not even the king or queen.

  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    Pilgrims needed rulers to govern themselves.

  • Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

    Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
    first written constitution in America

  • Glorious Revolution

    Glorious Revolution
    • peaceful transfer of power
    • no ruler (king/queen) would have more power than the Parliament.

  • English Bill of Rights

    English Bill of Rights
    1. free elections
    2. fair trials
    3. no cruel or unusual punishment

  • John Locke

    • believed that all people possess natural rights that are born with and the government can't take it away.

  • Montesquieu

    Montesquieu
    • developed idea of Separation of Powers dividing government into branches so that no part can become too powerful

  • Rousseau

    Rousseau
    • wrote " The Social Contract "
    • argues that people alone have right to decide how they are governed