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how is English government basically different from the US
they have no written constitution
What 2 british ideals influenced Colonial America?
limited government and rep. gov.
in a limited gov., monarchs could tax people or seize their land when?
whenever they felt like it
how did the magna carta lay the foundation for a government that promotes the public good?
helped establish Rule of Law
what power was increased by the Petition of Right and The English Bill of Rights?
Parliment
example of limits on power in earliest colonial governments
gov. that advised by councils
Five obstacles to political unity
-money
-geography
-religion
-conflicts with indians
-transportation
what is one need that encouraged early unity?
need for defense
why was the art. of confederation creation nessary?
they needed some kind of government.
name weaknessess of the articles of confederation
-no power to tax
-no officials to carry out laws
-need all states to agree to change government
-no one to regulate trade