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petition of rights
extended the rights of "commoners" to have a voice in the government. -
English Bill of Rights
The Bill creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen, enhances the democratic election and bolsters freedom of speech. -
john locke
The duty of that government is to protect the natural rights of the people, which Locke believed to include life, liberty, and property. -
Thomas paine
“Common Sense” was the first pamphlet to advocate American independence. -
Montesquieu
He is famous for his articulation of the theory of separation of powers, which is implemented in many constitutions throughout the world. -
ancient roman empire
The Articles of Confederation created a confederation, a government of loosely organized independent states. The national government under the Articles of Confederation consisted of a single legislative body, called the Congress of the United States. -
ancient greece
All male citizens over the age of 18 were given a voice in the government of the polis -
iroquois
a historically powerful and important northeast Native American confederacy.