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    The document discusses the influences on the US Constitution from British and European sources. Specifically, it notes that the Framers were familiar with Britain's parliamentary system of government and that many had participated in their colonial state assemblies. It also discusses how the English Magna Carta placed limits on monarchal power and how Parliament gained power over the king. Finally, it draws a parallel between Parliament's power over funds and the colonial assemblies' similar control.

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    The document discusses the influences on the US Constitution from British and European sources. Specifically, it notes that the Framers were familiar with Britain's parliamentary system of government and that many had participated in their colonial state assemblies. It also discusses how the English Magna Carta placed limits on monarchal power and how Parliament gained power over the king. Finally, it draws a parallel between Parliament's power over funds and the colonial assemblies' similar control.

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    Constitution Resources and European Influences: By:brashun Burney

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    The document discusses the influences on the US Constitution from British and European sources. Specifically, it notes that the Framers were familiar with Britain's parliamentary system of government and that many had participated in their colonial state assemblies. It also discusses how the English Magna Carta placed limits on monarchal power and how Parliament gained power over the king. Finally, it draws a parallel between Parliament's power over funds and the colonial assemblies' similar control.

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    Constitution Resources and European Influences by:Brashun Burney

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    Constitution Resources
    The Framers who shaped the document were familiar with the parliamentary system of Britain.

    Many had taken part in their colonial The rights guaranteed by . the British judicial system state assemblies. Although the Americans broke away from British rule, they respected many British traditions, or cultural beliefs and 12/18/12

    European Influences

    The English Magna Carta (1215) placed limits on the power of the monarchParliment Parliament, England's lawmaking body, became a force that the king or queen had to depend on to pay for wars and the royal government. Like Parliament, colonial assemblies controlled their colonies' funds. The assemblies had some control over 12/18/12

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