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The Magna Carta influenced the separation of church and state because it prohibited the

A
church from interfering with the government.
B
church from collecting financial contributions.
C
monarch from becoming the head of the church.
D
monarch from interfering with the church.
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Which describes the Petition of Right relative to the Magna Carta?

A
The Petition of Right overrides the Magna Carta.
B
The Petition of Right reinforces the Magna Carta.
C
The Petition of Right revises the Magna Carta.
D
The Petition of Right contradicts the Magna Carta.
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How did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 limit the power of the monarchy?

A
It prevented monarchs from instituting religious law.
B
It prevented monarchs from conducting their own trials.
C
It prevented monarchs from influencing the courts.
D
It prevented monarchs from having opponents arrested.
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The Magna Carta was created during the reign of

A
James II.
B
James I.
C
Charles I.
D
John.
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Which of the following elements of the US Constitution has its roots in the English Bill of Rights?

A
the right to due process
B
protection from being held without trial
C
protection from cruel and unusual punishment
D
the right to freedom of religion
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Why did James I resist Parliament’s growing power?

A
He believed he was God’s representative and should not be challenged.
B
He believed he was God and should not be challenged.
C
He believed that religious law should be government law.
D
He believed Parliament was acting beyond the Magna Carta’s scope.
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Which best explains Charles I’s actions after Parliament refused him war funds?

A
He destroyed Parliament.
B
He overthrew Parliament.
C
He dissolved Parliament.
D
He resisted Parliament.
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The legislative body that resulted from the signing of the Magna Carta served what purpose?

A
It acted as a system of checks and balances.
B
It removed the monarch from the legislative process.
C
It held the monarch accountable to the people.
D
It ensured that the voice of the people was heard.
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Which best describes the aim of the Petition of Right?

A
protecting citizens
B
supporting the monarch
C
empowering Parliament
D
restricting the military’s power
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Why was James II’s support of Catholicism and Catholic leaders an issue?

A
Parliament did not want religious influence in government.
B
Parliament did not favor one religion over another.
C
Most parliamentarians were not religious.
D
Most parliamentarians were Protestant in faith.

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