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Similarities And Differences Between John Lockan And American Bill Of Rights

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The English Bill of Rights one of the most important doctrines in History, it influenced other documents such as the American Bill of Rights. The main thing we will be discussing in this essay is the differences and similarities between the two Bills Of Rights.In order to allow all of the citizens of the United States their freedoms that are God given they made the Constitution. It is very clear in the Constitution that to obtain a more perfect union they established justice, insured tranquility, and provided for defense. First came the English Bill of Rights which came along in the year 1689. The English Bill of Rights addressed how to confront protecting the liberties of citizens from misused power from the government and government authorities. …show more content…

One thing that both the English Bill Of Rights in the year 1689 and the American Bill of Rights in the year 1791 have in common is that they both have adaptations, influences, and some sort of similar views to what John Locke believed. Both the American Bill of Rights and the English Bill of Rights talked about the freedom of speech, freedom to petition the government or king, right to peaceably assembly,and the right to bear arms. Also both the Bill of Rights were created to protect the individual and to limit government powers. In the case of cruel and unusual punishment both the English Bill of Rights and The American Bill Of rights are against any form of cruel and unusual punishment no matter the case. What are natural rights of man? Natural rights were defined by philosopher John Locke as life, liberty, and property. Another one of our natural human rights is to be treated equally regardless of race,gender, age, or religion. These "natural rights" are self evident in the way that they do not just apply to the citizens of America and the United Kingdom but to all people everywhere around the

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