English Influences on Government

Question 1

The Magna Carta established the rights of

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citizens.

Question 2

The Magna Carta placed clear limits on the power of the

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king.

Question 3

Common law refers to laws determined through

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precedent.

Question 4

The divine right of kings is best described as a belief that

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a king's authority to rule comes from God.

Question 5

William Blackstone was important because he

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created a record of common law.

Question 6

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

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speak freely.

Question 7

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had

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power over the English monarchy.

Question 8

The Magna Carta was presented to King John in 1215 because people

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were tired of his tyrannical rule.

Question 9

The Magna Carta led to the creation of Parliament, England’s

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legislative branch.

Question 10

Read the quote from England’s Magna Carta.No freeman is to be taken or imprisoned or disseised of his free tenement or of his liberties or free customs. . . . To no-one will we sell or deny of delay right or justice.

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due process.

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