English Influences on Government — Quiz

Question 1

The English Bill of Rights put limits on the power of

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the monarchy.

Question 2

Common law refers to laws determined through

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precedent.

Question 3

The English Bill of Rights declared that each member of Parliament had the right to

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speak freely.

Question 4

Read this passage from the English Bill of Rights. That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal. This passage from the English Bill of Rights led to the protection of which right?

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the freedom of speech

Question 5

According to the English Bill of Rights, who makes laws regarding taxation?

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Parliament

Question 6

Which statement is true of government in England before the English Bill of Rights?

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The king had complete power.

Question 7

An important effect of the Magna Carta on English government was that it

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gave more power to the people and protected their rights.

Question 8

Read this passage from the English Petition of Right. [N]o man [should] be compelled to make or yield any gift, loan, benevolence, tax, or such like charge, without common consent by act of Parliament. What is the key idea in this passage?

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There should be no taxation without representation.

Question 9

Which statement best describes a government in which there is no separation of powers?

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One person rules and has absolute power.

Question 10

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had

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power over the English monarchy.

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