English Influences on Government Answers

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Religion
B
Protest Movements
C
Common Law
D
Judges
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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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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.
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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.
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The Magna Carta established the rights of

A
citizens.
B
neighboring countries.
C
non-Christian believers.
D
military officers.
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Which statement is true of government in England before the English Bill of Rights?

A
The king had complete power.
B
The king had no authority at all.
C
Parliament advised the king, who made all decisions.
D
Parliament made all the laws, with the advice of the king.
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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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The divine right of kings is best described as a belief that

A
a king's authority to rule comes from God.
B
an elected king is most worthy to rule.
C
only men can have authority to rule.
D
a king has less authority than the people.

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