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English Influences on Government Answers

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The Magna Carta placed clear limits on the power of the

A
citizens.
B
army.
C
king.
D
Church.
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Common law follows the past rulings of

A
King John.
B
judges.
C
lawyers.
D
William Blackstone.
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The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had

A
less power than ever before.
B
the right to declare war.
C
power over the English monarchy.
D
the right to strengthen the power of the monarchy.
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Key privileges included in both the English Bill of Rights and the US Bill of Rights include

A
protection against unusual punishment and the right to trial by jury.
B
the rights to bear arms and to enact legislation after debate.
C
the rights to equal taxation and to trial by jury.
D
protection against unusual punishment and the right to suspend laws.
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An important effect of the Magna Carta on English government was that it

A
established a monarchy.
B
gave voting rights to all citizens.
C
reduced the rights of citizens.
D
gave more power to the people and protected their rights.
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William Blackstone was important because he

A
wrote the Magna Carta.
B
led the Glorious Revolution.
C
wrote the English Bill of Rights.
D
created a record of common law.
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Which rights were granted to many citizens in the English Bill of Rights? Select three optons.right to trial by juryright to suspend lawsprotection and equal rights for all religionsprotection from cruel and unusual punishmentright to bear arms

A
right to trial by jury
B
right to suspend laws
C
protection and equal rights for all religions
D
protection from cruel and unusual punishment
E
right to bear arms
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The Magna Carta led to the creation of Parliament, England’s

A
executive branch.
B
legislative branch.
C
royal branch.
D
judicial branch.
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Look at the diagram below.

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A
Religion
B
Protest Movements
C
Common Law
D
Judges
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Read this excerpt from the English Bill of Rights.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.According to this excerpt, members of Parliament are allowed to

A
practice any religion they choose.
B
have a trial by jury.
C
communicate opinions and ideas.
D
share power with the monarchy.

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