Civics Forum: Roots of American Constitutionalism

Roots of American Constitutionalism

How did the different principles and ideas of classical republicanism and natural rights philosophy influence the Founders’ thoughts and views about government?
State Constitutions

Roots come from many documents.

Documents such as the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Habeas Corpus, English Petition of Rights, Mayflower Compact, Fundamental Orders of Connecticut, to name a few.

How did the different principles and ideas of classical republicanism and natural rights philosophy influence the Founders’ thoughts and views about government?
State Constitutions