Founding Documents Review

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What is the Magna Carta?

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A historic document that limited the power of the English monarch.

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Who is often considered the primary influence on the idea of natural rights?

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John Locke

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Which document laid the foundation for the concept of the rule of law and limited government in England? A) The Declaration of Independence, B) The English Bill of Rights, C) The Mayflower Compact, D) Common Sense

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The English Bill of Rights

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Who influenced the idea of separation of powers?

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Montesquieu

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What is the main idea of the Mayflower Compact?

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It established a system of self-government and majority rule.

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Which document declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain in 1776?

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The Declaration of Independence

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What are natural rights, as described by John Locke?

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Rights that are inherent to all individuals and cannot be taken away

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Which document emphasized the importance of individual liberties and served as a model for the U.S. Bill of Rights?

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The English Bill of Rights

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What are some responsibilities and obligations of a citizen in a democratic society?

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Paying taxes, serving on a jury, and voting

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Which British policy imposed taxes on goods like legal documents and pamphlets in the American colonies, leading to protests and resistance?

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Stamp Act