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Limitations to Marital Law
Quartering of Soldiers
Cruel or Unusual Punishment
Treason and Limitations on the Legislative Branch
Ex Post Facto laws
No Taxation without Representation
Legislative Body to Meet Frequently
Freedom of Speech without Consequence in the Legislature
Legislative functions should be restricted to the Legislature
Right to Assemble and to Petition the Legislature