English Influences on Government

Question 1

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

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legislative branch.

Question 2

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 3

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had

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power over the English monarchy.

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

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

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were tired of his tyrannical rule.

Question 6

Look at the diagram below.

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Common Law

Question 7

When the police arrest someone today, they must follow certain agreed-upon procedures. They are said to be following

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due process.

Question 8

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

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Parliament advised the king, who made all decisions.

Question 9

English Bill of RightsCommentaries on the Laws of EnglandPetition of RightMagna Carta

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Commentaries on the Laws of England

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