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

Montesquieu’s ideas about Checks and balances, Separation of powers are found in the

Signed by the Pilgrims, self- government

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.

Refuse to buy goods or services. What the colonists did to the British to protest taxes

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

Following established legal procedures ( fair trials). Everyone is guaranteed this.

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

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.

The government can do only what the people allow it to do

Law applies to everyone, even those who govern

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