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Our Political Beginnings

Our Political Beginnings. Magna Carta (1215). “The Great Charter” Signed by King John of England in 1215. Included fundamental rights: Trial by jury Due process of law Private Property Established the principle that the power of the monarchy was not absolute. Petition of Right (1628).

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Our Political Beginnings

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  1. Our Political Beginnings

  2. Magna Carta (1215) • “The Great Charter” • Signed by King John of England in 1215. • Included fundamental rights: • Trial by jury • Due process of law • Private Property • Established the principle that the power of the monarchy was not absolute.

  3. Petition of Right (1628) • Limited the king’s power even more. Stated that even the king had to obey the law of the land. • King could no longer: • imprison or punish any person without a lawful judgment of his peers. • impose martial law (rule by the military). • Raise taxes without the permission of parliament.

  4. The English Bill of Rights (1689) • (Created during the Glorious Revolution.) • Established: • Trail by jury • Due process • No cruel punishment • No excessive bail or fines • Right to bear arms • Right to petition

  5. Virginia Bill of Rights (1776) • Established: • No excessive bail or fines • No unreasonable searches and seizures • Freedom of speech • Freedom of press • Freedom of religion

  6. Enlightenment Principles • Man is reasonable • Man must consent to be government • A Constitution/ Contract must • LIMIT THE GOVERNMENT • Clearly define powers of the Government • Make a known law w/ and objective judge • Progress / Change is expected and usually good

  7. The Enlightenment Era brought new ideas of the Natural Law.What is the Natural Law? • Life • Liberty • Health • Property

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