THE COLONIAL PERIODOBJECTIVE- Describe the history of British gov’t and explain how it served as a model for representative gov’t in the American colonies.

Content VocabularyLimited Government- the power of the

monarch or government is limited by the people.

Representative Government- a gov’t in which the people elect delegates to make laws and policies.

Separation of Powers- the power to make, execute, and interpret laws is divided b/w the legislature, king, and courts.

Jamestown

1st successful British colony in America- 1607

The Original 13 Colonies

The 13 colonies borrowed ideas of limited and representative gov’t from Britain to help govern their colonies

Magna Carta- Great Charter- Signed in 1215- By King John of England

The Magna Carta helped to limit the power of the monarch. It gave nobles protections such as: - No taxation without

representation- Trial by Jury

The Petition of Right - 1628

1. Monarch needs consent from Parliament to collect taxes

2. Need just cause to imprison people

3. No Quarter (cannot house troops in private homes)

The English Bill of Rights1689

1. Monarchs do not have divine right2. Monarch cannot interfere w/

Parliament elections3. Petition the gov’t4. No cruel or unusual punishment

English Parliament

Merchants and land owners Members of the Aristocracy

House of Commons House of Lords

Bicameral- Two chamber or house

All men are created equal, and are born with 3 natural rights:1. Life2. Liberty3. Property

It is the government’s duty to protect these rights

JOHN LOCKE

Natural Rights

The Glorious Revolution

William and Mary Replace King James II

Agree to reign with the consent of Parliament