Each branch of government checks the power of the other two branches so that no one branch becomes too powerful, The government is not all powerful. It is limited to those powers given to it by the people, Favoring a republic; a form of government where the people rule through elected representatives, People hold the Power (final authority) in government "We the People", Gave Parliament the ultimate authority over the monarchy and outlined the civil liberties of people. The U.S. Bill of Rights was modeled after this, Statement explaining to foreign nations why the colonies chose to separate from Great Britain, listed the grievances, and defined “unalienable rights”, The first written constitution in the colonies. It established the structure and powers of government., A document that outlines the powers and structure of government. It includes a preamble, the articles and the amendments. The Federalist Papers were written in support of this document, Defines the three branches and outlines their responsibilities and powers, Basic rights and liberties guaranteed to all citizens, Powers are divided and/or shared between federal and state governments - 10th Amendment, Limited the power of the monarch for the first time and guaranteed the rights of noblemen., A social contract of self-government and based on the consent of the people signed by the Pilgrims or Separatists. They agreed to make local laws and cooperate for the “common good”, It was the first legislative or lawmaking body in the English colonies in America. Landowners elected representatives to make laws for Virginia, 1st government of the United States that gave most powers to the states. The central government had very few powers..

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