Absolute Monarchy in Europe

Question 1

In 1215, King John was forced to sign a document called the .

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A: Magna Carta

Question 2

What effects did the Magna Carta have on English government? Check all that apply.It limited the power of the king.It gave the king’s government more control.It established the right to a trial by jury.It led to the creation of a legislative branch.It reduced the rights of citizens.

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A: It limited the power of the king.; C: It established the right to a trial by jury.; D: It led to the creation of a legislative branch.

Question 3

What argument is James making in this speech?

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B: Kings are God’s representatives on earth and should not be challenged.

Question 4

What did the Petition of Right achieve?

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C: It limited the power of the monarchy.

Question 5

Which limits were part of the Habeas Corpus Act? Check all that apply.limits on arrestslimits on housing soldierslimits on imprisonment without triallimits on taxeslimits on due processlimits on the monarchy

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A: limits on arrests; C: limits on imprisonment without trial; F: limits on the monarchy

Question 6

According to this excerpt, how did the English Bill of Rights affect the powers of government?

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A: It gave Parliament the authority to overturn some of the king’s decisions.

Question 7

The document signed by King John established rights for .

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A: citizens

Question 8

The king’s power to was limited.

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B: raise taxes

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