1. What influence did England have on America?
Important documents and people that lead to the Constitution

2. Magna Carta
Written in 1215
Limited the powers of King John and no longer allowed him 100% control
It became the supreme law of the land
No one was above the law
People got individual rights
Parliament was formed (laws were agreed upon by the King and Parliament)

5. Petition of Rights Signed in 1628
Charles I called into a session of Parliament to agree to this document
Limited his power (could not collect taxes w/o the consent of Parliament)

7. John Locke Wrote Two Treatises of Government in 1689
He talked about two important ideas:
Natural Rights-When a person is born, God endows them with certain natural rights
The Social Contract-The main purpose of government is to protect individual rights
Specifically the right to life, liberty and own property

9. Life, Liberty, Property
Life: The right to defend yourself against physical attack and against an unjust government that imprisons you
Liberty: The right to free speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, the right to a fair trial etc.
Property: The right to own property and have it safeguarded by government

10. English Bill of Rights Written in 1689 Limited government
King could not suspend the laws of Parliament, levy taxes or maintain an army
King was subject to all laws passed by Parliament
King must swear to uphold the Constitution
Impact on U.S. Constitution: President cannot suspend the laws of Congress, is subject to all laws passed by Congress and must swear to uphold the Constitution

11. English Bill of Rights Bill of Rights
Certain rights were guaranteed to every man
The government is forbidden from interfering with these rights (cruel & unusual punishment/excessive fines & bail/fair & speedy trial by jury of peers)
Impact on U.S. Constitution: Our Bill of Rights guarantees certain basic rights to each individual. The government is forbidden from interfering with these rights.

12. English Bill of Rights The Social Contract
The main purpose of government is to protect the rights of individuals
Impact on U.S. Constitution: The first line of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights explains the main purpose of government is to protect the rights of the individual.

13. English Bill of Rights Representative Government
The people were represented by men in Parliament
The monarch cannot interfere with elections or debates
Impact on U.S. Constitution: The people were represented by men in Congress