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Which document first limited the power of the English king? A. Mayflower Compact B. English Bill of Rights C. Magna Carta D. Common Sense
C. Magna Carta
True/False: The Magna Carta established the idea that even the king must follow the law.
TRUE
Fill in the Blank: The Magna Carta gave English citizens the right to a fair ________.
trial
Which principle was introduced by the Magna Carta? A. Unlimited government B. Due process of law C. Taxation without representation D. Divine right of kings
due process of law
True/False: The Magna Carta gave the king absolute power to make any decision without limits.
FALSE
Why was the Magna Carta important to American colonists? A. It showed that government power could be limited. B. It created the first U.S. Constitution. C. It freed the colonists from England. D. It gave colonists independence.
A. It showed that government power could be limited.
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact? A. To demand independence from England B. To create self-government in the colonies C. To limit the power of the king D. To guarantee freedom of religion
To create self-government in the colonies
True/False: The Mayflower Compact was an agreement signed by the Pilgrims before they settled in Plymouth.
TRUE
Fill in the Blank: The Mayflower Compact introduced the idea of government by the consent of the ________.
governed
Which of the following best describes the Mayflower Compact? A. A list of complaints against King George III B. A contract among colonists to govern themselves C. A treaty with Native Americans D. A law passed by the British Parliament
A contract among colonists to govern themselves
True/False: The Mayflower Compact encouraged self-government among the colonists.
TRUE
Which of the following was guaranteed by the English Bill of Rights? A. Right to life, liberty, and property B. Right to a speedy and fair trial C. No taxation without representation D. All of the above
All of the above
True/False: The English Bill of Rights said the king could raise taxes without Parliament’s approval.
FALSE
Fill in the Blank: The English Bill of Rights stated there should be no cruel or excessive ________.
punishments
Which American principle came from the English Bill of Rights? A. Habeas corpus (can’t be jailed without cause) B. Divine right of kings C. Unlimited monarchy D. None of the above
A. Habeas corpus (can't be jailed without cause)
True/False: The English Bill of Rights influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights.
TRUE
