Constitutional Influences

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Constitutional Influences VUS.5c&d

Virginia Declaration of Rights Created by George Mason Reiterated the fact that basic human rights should not be violated by governments

Virginia Declaration of Rights All power is derived from the people Separation of Powers Frequent, Certain, and Free elections

Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom Written by Thomas Jefferson Outlawed and established church The practice of the government supporting one religion over the other

Bill of Rights James Madison (Father of the Constitution) First 10 Amendments to the United States Constitution Guaranteed certain rights to American citizens Outlines what the Government can NOT do

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Wanted a strong central government Would promote economic development and public improvements George Washington and James Madison

Federalists vs. Anti-Federalists Feared a strong central government Rights of the individual would be destructive States would have to adhere to the federal government Patrick Henry and George Mason