English Influences on Government Answers

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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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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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How did the creation of Parliament and its powers provide a framework for the designers of the US government?

A
It established the ideas of precedent and common law.
B
It ended the idea of divine right of kings.
C
It gave an example of a representative government body.
D
It demonstrated members of government not bound by the law.
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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 English Bill of Rights put limits on the power of

A
Parliament.
B
the army.
C
the monarchy.
D
the judiciary.
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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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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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According to the English Bill of Rights, who makes laws regarding taxation?

A
monarchs
B
Parliament
C
the judiciary
D
the military
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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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