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made from rule of man to rule of law
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Jamestown's house of burgesses
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mayflower compact
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Kings charlies required to sign petition of right
-required monarchs to obtain parliamentary approval before new taxes
- could not unlawfully imprison people
-establish military rule during times of peace -
fundamental orders of Connecticut
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Massachusetts body of liberties
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William and Mary were chose to rule. had to rule according to statutes of parliament
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-Free speech and protection from cruel and and unusual punishment guaranteed
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ratification delayed by argument over who would control western lands
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-Established a plan for setting the northwest territory
-Included disputed lands
-Created system for admitting states to the union
-Banned slavery in territory
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right to a speedy rand fair trial
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both state and national Gov. were equal, lasted till 1930
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Established a three-tiered judicial structure
1- District courts
2-Circut courts
3-Supreme courts -
the Judaical power of the US shall not be constructed to extend to any suit law or equity, commenced or prosecuted against one of the united states by citizens of another state.
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You do not have to shelter a soldier during a war
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right against unreasonable searches
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protects you from being held for a crime unless you have been indicted by police
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no cruel or unreasonable punishment
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states that three are the other rights that may exist aside from the ones explicit mentioned, and even through they are not listed, it does
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The Bill of Rights was ratified
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Protects freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and freedom of the pass, and right to petition
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Provided for separate Electoral College votes for presidents and vice president.
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Does not change laws, but they do affect public opinion and public policy.
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right of a state legislature to award a monopoly to operate a steamship line between NY and NJ
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population u=of the U.S doubled between 1870 and 1916
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Passed because of assassination of president James Garfield
-man was upset about not being appointed postmaster
Ended Spoils system
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-Health and Human Services to help protects health of people
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Covers all the agencies and departments of the executive branch, there are less agencies today than in the past
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Direct election of Senators, Six-year terms on even years. 1/3 of senators up for election each year. this prevents major changes in representation.
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Changing Roles:
Population of United States doubled between 1870 and 1916 -
-States and national Gov. worked together to deal with the great depression
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ruled 2nd amendment does not protect the right to have all types of weapons
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U.S. President can serve up to 10 years or two 4-year terms
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Coordinates national security policy. Brings together the top military, foreign affairs, intelligence officials in the administration.
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-government program to eliminate poverty and social inequality
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A labor law in the united states that outlaws discrimination based on race, religion or sex.
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protects applicants and employees of 40+ years old from discrimination based on age in hiring, promotion, discharge, compensation, privileges, etc. of employment
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Sets up the formal processes of Presidential Succession
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Returned some authority to state government
Ronald Reagan believed state governments could better provide services to the people
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prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas
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Ruled 2nd Amendment applies to federal, state, and local governments; upheld 2nd Amendment
