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Common law refers to laws determined through
A
due process.B
precedent.C
the rule of law.D
the separation of powers.2
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The Magna Carta was presented to King John in 1215 because people
A
were tired of his tyrannical rule.B
wanted him to declare war on France.C
wanted to praise him for his good deeds.D
were afraid he was too weak a ruler.3
The Magna Carta led to the creation of Parliament, England’s
A
executive branch.B
legislative branch.C
royal branch.D
judicial branch.4
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.5
According to the English Bill of Rights, who makes laws regarding taxation?
A
monarchsB
ParliamentC
the judiciaryD
the military6
The English Bill of Rights declared that each member of Parliament had the right to
A
speak freely.B
refuse to pay taxes.C
disobey laws.D
serve as king.7
English Bill of RightsCommentaries on the Laws of EnglandPetition of RightMagna Carta
A
English Bill of RightsB
Commentaries on the Laws of EnglandC
Petition of RightD
Magna Carta8
Look at the diagram below.
A
ReligionB
Protest MovementsC
Common LawD
Judges9
The divine right of kings ended in England during the
A
adoption of the Magna Carta.B
transition of the Glorious Revolution.C
writing of the Two Treatises of Government.D
fighting of the Seven Years' War.10
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.Did you find these answers helpful?
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