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Mayflower Compact
Civil body to preserve peace. Self governance established by english settlers. -
English Petition of Right
Jury of peers due process of law. No housing soldiers without permission. -
The English Bill of Rights
Laws passed by the parliament of Great Britain. People can petition the kings parliament must be approved. -
John Locke's Second Treatise of Government
Government should be an agreement between the people and ruler natural state, freedom equality independant. If the Gov't fails people can create a new government. -
William Blackstone's Commentaries
The work is divided into four volumes on the rights of persons right of things of private wrongs and of public wrongs. Separation of powers and Check and Balances.
