History of American Gov.
Listed all the nobles and complaints and limited the rights of the king/queen
What is the Magna Carta
Protects freedom of speech, religion, and press
What is the first amendment
This document stated 282 laws and said innocence until proven guilty
What is Hammurabi's Code
Became known as the father of the constitution
Who is James Madison
Believed Government should have separate branches and wrote the Spirit of Laws
Who is Baron De Montesquieu
Stated fives slaves would count as three free men
Three-fifths Comprimise
The first civilizations in history to create governments based on democracy
On this date, 39 delegates signed the constitution and created a new plan of government
When is September 17th
Everyone is separate and distinct being
What is the worth of the individual
Congress doesn't have the power, each state had only one vote regardless of size and congress couldn't regulate trade
What is the weaknesses of the articles of confederation