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A document that King John of England was forced to sign in the year 1215. This document limited the power of monarchy and subjected everyone to obey the law including the King. -
The first democratically elected legislative. A big step in self government. -
English constitutional document passed in 1628 to limit the power of monarchies. -
A document that spoke civil and political rights. It established limits on royal power, while also giving lawful rights such as freedom of speech. -
Restricted western settlement. -
tax on imported sugar was seen as a rights violation. -
tax on documents and goods causing a widespread protest. -
Created British tea monopoly and sparked the Boston tea party. -
British retaliation. Also known as "Intolerable Acts." -
Called to repeal the coercive acts. -
Assumed central government power. Appointed George Washington commander. -
July 4, 1776 the U.S declares independence. Written by Thomas Jefferson and John Locke. Document listed the grievances of the king. -
First U.S Constitution. Congress of Confederation. -
Showed that the Articles were weak. Attacks on courthouses -
Goal: revise articles of confederation. Only 5 states sent delegates. -
Held in Philadelphia. Key delegates were Washington, Franklin, Madison, and Hamilton. -
Favored the big states , representation was based on population. -
Favored the small states, equal representation in states. -
Established federal courts. -
Federalist promised Bill of Rights the Constitution accepted. -
Established Judicial Review. -
Upheld implied powers -
Interpreted commerce clause broadly. -
"Separate but equal" doctrine. -
Established federal income tax. -
Gave women suffrage. -
Granted U.S Citizenship -
Job creation and economic recovery. -
Tribes regained land and self-governance. -
Owning a sawed off shotgun was found unconstitutional. -
limits president to two elected terms. -
Ruled school segregation as a violation of the 14th amendment. -
Social programs like Medicare and head start. -
Banned interstate bus segregation. -
Led by MLK Jr. for jobs and freedom. -
Banned poll taxes in federal elections -
Expanded National authority. -
Banned discriminations in public, employment, and voting. Signed by Lyndon B. Johnson. -
Made it illegal to interfere w/ voting rights. -
Police attacked peaceful marchers, "Bloody Sunday." -
No one can be excluded from education programs based on gender. -
Established the rationale for qualified immunity. -
Limited police use of lethal force -
Juries must consider if the officer believed the force was reasonable. -
Gave states more control over welfare. -
Affirmed individual rights to own firearms for home protection. -
The right to bear arms trying to be infringed -
Same sex marriage case -
Job discrimination illegal -
USPS driver protected from working on Sundays.