Chapter
Constitutional Foundations
The Constitution and early Federalist Papers.
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Supreme Court of the United States
1789 CEHighest court in the United States, establishing judicial review and constitutional interpretation as judicial functions
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The Constitution
594 BCEInstitutional FormFoundational legal document defining government structure, powers, limits, and fundamental rights
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Magna Carta
1215 CEMedieval charter establishing that the king is subject to law, inspiring constitutional rights worldwide
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Parliament of England
1215 CERepresentative assembly that evolved from medieval council to model of legislative government
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