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King Henry II who ruled England 1154-1189

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The first reform that successfully laid the foundation for the present civil service system was?

Boner


Which Supreme Court ruling laid the foundation for judicial review of laws passed by congress?

Marbury vs Madison


Where are the rights and liberties guaranteed by the US Constitution found?

The Bill of Rights refers to the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution which were ratified on December 15, 1791. The 1st guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, the press, the right to peacefully assemble and the right to petition. 2nd, the right to keep and bear arms and the security of the sovereignty of free states via a militia. 3rd, protection from having troops quartered (housed) on your property without your consent. 4th, protection from unreasonable search and seizure and the need for a warrant to do so but only under probable cause. 5th, the right to due process, against double jeopardy, against self-incrimination, and against eminent domain. In all cases under due process. 6th, the right to a speedy trial, the right to be tried by an impartial jury, the right to see your accuser, the right to counsel and the right to have a process by which favorable witnesses can be found. 7th, the right to trial by jury in a civil case. 8th, prohibits excessive bail and cruel or unusual punishment. 9th, protects the rights of the people not laid out in the Constitution. 10, guarantees that all rights/powers not given to the federal government by the Constitution nor prohibited by it to the States shall be reserved by the States and people.


What did the enlightenment philosophers believe that the power of government is derived from?

Enlightenment philosophers believed that the power of government is derived from the consent of the governed. They argued that legitimate authority comes from the people's agreement to form a society and abide by its laws, emphasizing individual rights and the social contract. This shift away from divine right and monarchy laid the groundwork for modern democratic theories. Ultimately, they championed reason, equality, and the protection of natural rights as the foundation of political legitimacy.


Give 3 examples of reforms requested in the cahiers?

That no tax may be laid without the consent of the nation. 2) That every citizen has, under the law, a sacred and inviolable right to personal liberty and to the possession of his goods.