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Treasure Map to Representative Government

U.S. Constitution

-The beginning of a new country

Mayflower Compact

-A group called Pilgrims arrived in America

House of Burgesses

-"Just and Equal laws for the general good of colonies

-All men would vote and the majority would rule

-Colonists chose 2 representatives from each community

-There were 22 men called Burgesses

-Had very little power but was the beginning of self-government

English Parliamentary Traditions

-Two houses "House of Lords" and "House of Commons"

-King James was removed from the throne in 1688

Magna Carta

-No ruler had more power than a Legislature

Magna Carta

-"The Great Charter"

-King John of England forced to sign it in 1215

-Government and rulers have limited powers

-Granted rights to land holders

English Bill of Rights

-Monarchs could not suspend Parliament's laws

Bill of Rights

-Free speech for Parliament during meeting

-Every citizen would have a free trial

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