Clause 14: "To obtain the general consent for a consumption, trade, and slavery drew the colonies closer to tax in Great Britain (England) we will cause the Great Britain, but politics and government split them further
great council, made up of men who represent apart. Democracy in Europe more closely resembled
the people of England to be summoned oligarchies rather than republics, with only elite members of
individually by letter... they will come together society eligible to serve in elected positions. Most European
on a fixed day and at a fixed place. ... the states did not hold regular elections, with Britain and the
decision about creating or collecting taxes on Dutch Republic being the two major exceptions. However,
that day will be made by a decision reached by even in these countries, only a tiny portion of males could
vote of majority rule of the representatives of vote. In the North American colonies, by contrast, white male
the people... The King shall follow the will of suffrage was far more widespread. In addition to having
the great council, the King shall not raise or greater popular involvement, colonial government also had
levy taxes on his own accord"
more power in a variety of areas. Assemblies and legislatures
regulated businesses, imposed new taxes, cared for the poor
Source: Mogna Carto, England, 1215 in their communities, built roads and bridges, and made most
decisions concerning education. Colonial Americans sued
often, which in turn led to more power for local judges and
more prestige in jury service. Thus, lawyers became extremely
important in American society and in turn played a greater
role in American politics.