They accepted common law and believed that the ruler was not above the law. They also expected to have a voice in government and other basic rights that they had enjoyed in England.
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They followed the examples of the Mayflower Compact and the House of Burgesses. Many colonial legislatures were modeled after the English Parliament.
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It changed the idea of government in England; no ruler would have more power than the Parliament
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mercantilism
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boycott
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repeal
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delegate
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independence
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the british government
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george III
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britain
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colonists
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constitution
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bicameral
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confederation
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ratify
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amend
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new hampshire
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The legislature created the laws, the governor carried out the laws, and the courts interpreted the laws.
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To pay their deep debt, state governments taxed their citizens heavily, driving many farmers out of business and sparking widespread resentment. The states also taxed goods from other states and foreign countries, hurting trade.
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The first written constitution of the United States was the Articles of Confederation.
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Most other state constitutions made the legislature supreme. Massachusetts divided power among the three branches of government.
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Possible answer: Legislatures were elected by the people. They feared the executive branch (governor) would become too powerful, creating a monarchy.
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the magna carta
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Congress did not have the power to tax.
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No ruler would have more power than the legislature (Parliament).
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A system of law based on precedent and customs is called common law.
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It was the first representative assembly in the English colonies. It marked the beginning of self-government in colonial America.
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They boycotted select British goods, arguing "no taxation without representation."
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The woman represents the concept of liberty or the new nation. She is standing on the British Crown and the laurel wreath over Washington's bust and the flag represent the victory of democracy over tyranny.