front 1 An important effect of the Magna Carta on English government was that it established a monarchy. gave voting rights to all citizens. reduced the rights of citizens. gave more power to the people and protected their rights. | back 1 gave more power to the people and protected their rights. |
front 2 Which rights were granted to many citizens in the English Bill of Rights? Check all that apply. right to trial by jury right to suspend laws protection and equal rights for all religions protection from cruel and unusual punishment right to bear arms | back 2 right to trial by jury protection from cruel and unusual punishment right to bear arms |
front 3 The Magna Carta placed clear limits on the power of the citizens. army. king. Church. | back 3 king. |
front 4 Common law refers to laws determined through due process. precedent. the rule of law. the separation of powers. | back 4 precedent. |
front 5 The Magna Carta led to the creation of Parliament, England’s executive branch. legislative branch. royal branch. judicial branch. | back 5 legislative branch. |
front 6 Look at the diagram below. Which heading best fits in the empty box to the right? Religion Protest Movements Common Law Judges | back 6 Common Law |
front 7 How did the creation of Parliament and its powers provide a framework for the designers of the US government? It established the ideas of precedent and common law. It ended the idea of divine right of kings. It gave an example of a representative government body. It demonstrated members of government not bound by the law. | back 7 It gave an example of a representative government body. |
front 8 The divine right of kings is best described as a belief that a king's authority to rule comes from God. an elected king is most worthy to rule. only men can have authority to rule. a king has less authority than the people. | back 8 a king's authority to rule comes from God. |
front 9 Key privileges included in both the English Bill of Rights and the US Bill of Rights include protection against unusual punishment and the right to trial by jury. the rights to bear arms and to enact legislation after debate. the rights to equal taxation and to trial by jury. protection against unusual punishment and the right to suspend laws. | back 9 protection against unusual punishment and the right to trial by jury. |
front 10 The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had less power than ever before. the right to declare war. power over the English monarchy. the right to strengthen the power of the monarchy. | back 10 power over the English monarchy. |
front 11 William Blackstone was important because he wrote the Magna Carta. led the Glorious Revolution. wrote the English Bill of Rights. created a record of common law. | back 11 created a record of common law. |
front 12 Read this excerpt from the English Bill of Rights. That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament. According to this excerpt, members of Parliament are allowed to practice any religion they choose. have a trial by jury. communicate opinions and ideas. share power with the monarchy. | back 12 communicate opinions and ideas. |
front 13 The Magna Carta established the rights of citizens. neighboring countries. non-Christian believers. military officers. | back 13 citizens. |
front 14 The English document that laid the groundwork for judges in the US to rule based on precedent is known as the English Bill of Rights | back 14 ✔ Commentaries on the Laws of England |
front 15 The English Bill of Rights declared that each member of Parliament had the right to speak freely. refuse to pay taxes. disobey laws. serve as king. | back 15 speak freely. |
front 16 According to the English Bill of Rights, who makes laws regarding taxation? monarchs Parliament the judiciary the military | back 16 Parliament |
front 17 The Magna Carta was presented to King John in 1215 because people were tired of his tyrannical rule. wanted him to declare war on France. wanted to praise him for his good deeds. were afraid he was too weak a ruler. | back 17 were tired of his tyrannical rule. |
front 18 The divine right of kings ended in England during the | back 18 transition of the Glorious Revolution. |
front 19 What was an important effect of Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England? | back 19 Common law became more accessible. |
front 20 Which statement is true of government in England before the English Bill of Rights? | back 20 Parliament advised the king, who made all decisions. |