Who proposed the system of checks and balances that was included in the u. s. constitution? a: james madison b: thomas jefferson c: patrick henry d: john hancock which document established the first government of the united states? a: declaration of independence b: new jersey plan c: constitution d: articles of confederation which of these would be the most accurate example of an 'unalienable' right of a u. s. citizen according to the bill of rights? a: freedom to stop protest b: freedom to shoot a firearm c: freedom to practice any or no religion d: freedom to rebel against the government