English Influences on Government

Question 1

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

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were tired of his tyrannical rule.

Question 2

How did the creation of Parliament and its powers provide a framework for the designers of the US government?

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It gave an example of a representative government body.

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

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 5

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.

Question 6

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

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Parliament

Question 7

William Blackstone was important because he

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created a record of common law.

Question 8

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.

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communicate opinions and ideas.

Question 9

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

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legislative branch.

Question 10

Common law refers to laws determined through

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precedent.

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