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Understanding the Foundations of Representative Government in England

This document explores the essential elements of representative government, including significant historical milestones such as the Magna Carta of 1215, which granted rights to the English people, and the English Bill of Rights of 1689, a royal agreement to uphold the rights of citizens and Parliament. Additionally, it highlights the trial of John Peter Zenger in 1735, pivotal for establishing the principle of freedom of the press. These events collectively shaped the modern understanding of democracy and civil liberties.

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Understanding the Foundations of Representative Government in England

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  1. (Roots of Representative Government) Visual Vocabulary Words #4

  2. Magna Carta(Great Charter) A 1215 document granting rights to English people .

  3. Parliament England’s chief lawmaking body

  4. English Bill of Rights A 1689 royal agreement to respect the rights of English citizens and of Parliament.

  5. John Peter Zenger A colonial publisher whose trial in1735 led to freedom of the press.

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