The Declaration of Independence: Written by Thomas Jefferson - the greatest break up letter! , Inspired by Enlightenment theories of John Locke, Uses the Social Contract as reason to rebel against Great Britain , The Articles of Confederation : Our nation's first plan of government, State governments had most of the power, National government could not tax - no military, The Constitution: Created 3 branches of government: Legislative, Executive, & Judicial, Our current nation's plan of government , Based on the principle of Federalism - shared power the national and state government , The Bill of Rights: First 10 amendments to the Constitution , Added to make Anti-Federalists happy - protection from a strong national government, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, Due Process,

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