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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
Responsibility of Maintaining a Free Government
Right to Keep and Bear Arms
Freedom of the Press, Freedom of Speech