Path to the Constitution

By SavannahPotts

  • Mayflower Compact

    Mayflower Compact
    Civil body to preserve peace. Self governance established by english settlers.

  • English Petition of Right

    English Petition of Right
    Jury of peers due process of law. No housing soldiers without permission.

  • The English Bill of Rights

    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

    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

    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.