Government in England

Question 1

After the fall of the Roman Empire, many of the people who migrated into England were

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of German origin.

Question 2

Which of the following is the best description of Richard the Lionhearted?

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The son of Eleanor, he was a hero of the Crusades.

Question 3

In a feudal system, who has the greatest authority?

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king

Question 4

The writers of the United States Constitution were specifically influenced by the Magna Carta when they guaranteed that

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citizens accused of crimes would be entitled to a trial by jury.

Question 5

Look at the list:Representative governmentLimited powers of governmentTrial by juryCommon lawNo taxation without representationThe rights and liberties included in this list are enjoyed by citizens in

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democratic countries.

Question 6

By winning the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror

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was crowned as king of England.

Question 7

As part of the Magna Carta, the king agreed not to raise revenue without the consent of the governed. That is another way of saying

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“no taxation without representation.”

Question 8

Unhappy with King John’s rule, a group of English nobles

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forced him to sign the Magna Carta.

Question 9

Look at the tapestry.

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William the Conqueror's victory at the Battle of Hastings

Question 10

What impact did the Magna Carta have on the English monarchy?

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It limited it.

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