Introduction to American Government: English Influences on Government
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.
gave more power to the people and protected their rights.
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
right to trial by jury
protection from cruel and unusual punishment
right to bear arms
The Magna Carta placed clear limits on the power of the
citizens.
army.
king.
Church.
king.
Common law refers to laws determined through
due process.
precedent.
the rule of law.
the separation of powers.
precedent.
The Magna Carta led to the creation of Parliament, England’s
executive branch.
legislative branch.
royal branch.
judicial branch.
legislative branch.
Look at the diagram below.
Which heading best fits in the empty box to the right?
Religion
Protest Movements
Common Law
Judges
Common Law
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.
It gave an example of a representative government body.
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.
a king's authority to rule comes from God.
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.
protection against unusual punishment and the right to trial by jury.
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.
power over the English monarchy.
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.
created a record of common law.
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.
communicate opinions and ideas.
The Magna Carta established the rights of
citizens.
neighboring countries.
non-Christian believers.
military officers.
citizens.
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
✔ Commentaries on the Laws of England
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.
speak freely.
According to the English Bill of Rights, who makes laws regarding taxation?
monarchs
Parliament
the judiciary
the military
Parliament
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.
were tired of his tyrannical rule.
The divine right of kings ended in England during the
transition of the Glorious Revolution.
What was an important effect of Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England?
Common law became more accessible.
Which statement is true of government in England before the English Bill of Rights?
Parliament advised the king, who made all decisions.