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Strongly influenced by George Mason.
Strongly influenced by George Mason.
The Bill of Rights was influenced by the enlightenment with its emphasis on natural rights. Based on the ideas of Locke, men are by nature free and equal and they are born with certain inalienable rights. The Anti Federalists sought the inclusion of the Bill of Rights to protect these rights.
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The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights
Yes, legally. Other countries may decide to model THEIR constitutions, perhaps rendering "a bill of rights" unnecessary. You see, the "Bill of Rights" are actually "Amendments to the Constitution".
The Magna Carta and The English Bill of Rights
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It protects the rights that are in the Bill of Rights- freedom of speech, right to bear arms, freedom of press, etc.