Across
- 3. The document proclaiming independence for the colonies from Britain due to the failings of the British government
- 4. The bill that established several rights within parliament, such as the right to freedom of speech
- 8. The English constitutional document which was sent to King Charles I for the purpose of giving people specific individual protections against the state
- 9. The counterbalancing system which ensures that one branch of government does not become too powerful
- 10. The set of rules which was established by the settlers of Plymouth Colony for a foundation of self-government
Down
- 1. The pamphlet that was written by Thomas Paine to encourage the separation of the colonies from Britain
- 2. Royal charter of rights which was agreed to by King John, which helped to establish the practice of trial by jury
- 5. The agreement for members of society to cooperate with the government for social benefit by giving up freedom in exchange for state protection
- 6. The document which was written to proclaim the rights of Virginians, including the right to abolish an inadequate government
- 7. The theory in which humans possess intrinsic values that govern reasoning and behavior