Why Did the Founders Reject the British Form of Government?

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Why Did the Founders Reject the British Form of Government? Page 51 Objective: Summarize the reasons why the Founders rejected a British form of government despite being reared and trained under British law.

Why Did the Founders Reject the British Form of Government? Judges appointed without any representation There is no representation in the executive Legislature: only one house elected by the people Representation is the chain of communication between the people and the government Hereditary Monarchy No Written Constitution

Why Did the Founders Reject the British Form of Government? Parliamentary Supremacy Hereditary Monarchy Judges appointed by crown Absolute negative (veto) Magna Carta Petition of Rights Habeas Corpus Act English Bill of Rights Power to the People