Articles of Colonization
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The Articles of Colonization are the Colonial equivalent to the American Articles of Confederation (the predecessor to the US Constitution), U.N. Charter and Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Signed 52 years before the miniseries (Colonial Day), the Articles formed the Twelve Colonies, apparently in response to the Cylon War. The anniversary of their signature is the Colonial Day holiday.
The 23rd Article of Colonisation is the equivalent to the 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which states (Litmus):
- "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."