1. INFLUENCES ON THE US CONSTITUTION

2. Magna Carta Translated from Latin: “The Great Charter”

3. Magna Carta Who wrote it? English Barons (the aristocracy: nobles who owned land, wealthy class) Why was it written? To limit the king's powers, gave some powers to the Nobility Where was it written? Medieval England When was it written? 1215

4. Magna Carta Influence on Founding Charters 1) Rulers have limited power & must obey the law of the land 2) Rights to due process of law & judgement by peers (jury) http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta/videos/what-is-magna-carta http://www.bl.uk/magna-carta/videos/what-is-magna-carta (3:32)

5. Mayflower Compact

6. Who wrote it? Puritans AKA the Pilgrims Why was it written? Need to establish self gov’t in order to survive Where was it written? On board the ship, the Mayflower When was it written? November 11, 1620

7. Mayflower Compact Influence on Founding Charters 1) People establish self-government 2) Idea of abiding by “majority rules” 3) Gov’t gets its power from the “consent of the governed” http://www.teachertube.com/video/the-mayflower-compact-drive-thru-history-297549http://www.teachertube.com/video/the-mayflower-compact-drive-thru-history-297549 (2:05)

8. English Bill of Rights Who wrote it? British Parliament Why was it written? To state restrictions the king and give specific rights to the people Where was it written? England When was it written? December 16, 1689

9. English Bill of Rights Influence on Founding Charter Protected certain civil rights of the people, even the king couldn’t take away (Only for Protestants), for example: right to bear arms freedom of speech no excessive fines or cruel punishment

10. John Locke What was written? Two Treatises of Government Why was it written? To argue for the natural rights of the people and his social contract theory. Where was it written? England When was it written? December 1689

11. John Locke Influence on Founding Charter 1) Social Contract Theory Government must have consent of the governed (people). 2) State of Nature Natural rights of the people – life, liberty, and property (In this founding charter it states life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness)

12. Baron de Montesquieu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8QaGc-vpcUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8QaGc-vpcU Honors 3:52

13. Baron de Montesquieu What was written? The Spirit of Laws Why was it written? To discuss separation of powers in government Where was it written? France When was it written? 1748

14. Baron de Montesquieu Influence on Founding Charter 1) Separation of Powers Dividing government power with the three branches of government Each branch of government can limit the power of the other two.