The monarchy creates limited government

The monarchy supports self-government

Representatives should be appointed

Representatives should be elected

The proposed Bill of Rights should be ratified

State governments should have greater say in decisions of the federal government

Federal action should require approval by a majority of the states

The proposed Constitution should be ratified

It established that defendants had the right to counsel

It established that defendants were protected against self-incrimination

It established that defendants had freedom of speech

It established that defendants had the right to a speedy trial.

Bill of Rights

U.S. Constitution

Common Sense

Federalist Papers

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the President

the Speaker of the House

the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

the Majority Leader of the Senate

'election of members... ought to be free"

"to petition the king"

"may have arms for their defense"

"excessive bail ought not to be required"