English Influences on Government

Question 1

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 2

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

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Parliament

Question 3

Common law refers to laws determined through

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precedent.

Question 4

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

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speak freely.

Question 5

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had

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power over the English monarchy.

Question 6

The Magna Carta placed clear limits on the power of the

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king.

Question 7

What was an important effect of Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England?

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Common law became more accessible.

Question 8

Which rights were granted to many citizens in the English Bill of Rights? Select three optons.

Question 9

The English Bill of Rights put limits on the power of

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the monarchy.

Question 10

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.

English Influences on Government Answers