Enlightenment
The creator of Social Contract
John Locke
No one is above the law
Rule of Law
Caused the government to have limited money
No power to tax
The first article
Legislative Branch
The first amendment
Freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
The writer of Common Sense
Thomas Paine
Power is divided among 3 branches
Separation of powers
Caused the nation to be poorly defended/protected
No military
The second article
Executive Branch
The second amendment
Freedom to own a gun
The creator of separation of powers.
Montesquieu
Fair legal procedures
Due Process
Caused money to be different all across the country.
No national currency
The third article
Judicial Branch
Third amendment
You cannot be forced into housing soldiers.
The creator of Natural Law
John Locke
Each branch can limit the power of the others.
Checks and Balances
Could not enforce laws
No executive branch
The fifth article
Constitution amendment process
The fourth amendment
Protection from unreasonable search and seizure
A pamphlet published to convince people to join the patriots.
Common Sense
The people must agree to be governed.
Consent of The Governed
Hard to pass laws
All 13 states have to approve
The sixth amendment
The constitution is the supreme law of the land
The eighth amendment
Protection from excessive or cruel punishments