agreement between government and the people where the people agree to give up some rights for the government’s protection

authority of a government depends on the consent of the people.

Established rule of law, due process, right to speedy and fair trial. Early rights for British subjects

British law placing a tax on printed colonial matter- paper products, newspapers, playing cards, legal documents

This group wanted to ratify the Constitution because they wanted a strong central government that would share power with the states.

limits the ability of one branch of government from gaining too much power, establishes idea of 3 branches of government

This group was opposed to the ratification of the Constitution. They did not want a powerful central government. They did not want the states to lose any power. They wanted more rights for the citizens

Government of a country by its own people, people rule themselves

Colonists felt they were being unfairly taxed because they had no one to represent them in Parliament. They wanted representatives to speak on their behalf.

War from 1756 to 1763 between France and Great Britain (caused colonial heavy taxation-led to American Revolution)

People are born equal with certain rights = life, liberty and the right to own their property

Law applies to everyone, even those who govern

Signed by the Pilgrims, self- government