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Aug 21, 1189
Englandś Common Law
Englandś common law is law developed by judges through decisions of courts and similar tribunals that decide individual cases, as opposed to statutes adopted through the legislative process or regulations issued by the executive branch. -
Jun 15, 1215
Magna Carta
The Magna Carta is a charter of liberties in which the English Barons forced King John to give an assessment. -
Jun 15, 1215
The English Parliament
The English Parliament is the highest legialative authority in Britain. It consists of the house of commons, the house of the lordś and the sovereign. -
Virginia House of Burgesses
The Virginia House of Burgesses was the first Legislative assembly of elected Representatives in North America. -
Enlightment
The Enlightment was an era from the 1620ś-1780ś. This is when the cultural and intelectual forces in Western Europe emphasized reason. -
The Mayflower Compact
The Mayflower CompactThe Mayflower Compact was signed by 41 English colonists on the Mayflower ship. It was the first written framweok of government. -
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
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Glorious Revolution
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English Bill of Rights
