Foundational Documents 02

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What type of monarchy is associated with the concept of Divine Right in Medieval Europe?

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Absolute Monarchy

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Divine Right in Medieval Europe? Absolute Monarchy, Rule comes from consent of God, No separation of power, Democratic elections

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Democratic elections

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What does the concept of Divine Right imply about the ruler's power?

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It is absolute and unquestionable

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What does the Divine Right theory suggest about the ruler's accountability?

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The ruler is accountable to God.

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Which document is associated with the year 1620 AD? Options: The Magna Carta, The Declaration of Independence, The Mayflower Compact, The Bill of Rights

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The Mayflower Compact

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Which of the following best describes the Mayflower Compact? A trade agreement, A peace treaty, A framework for self-government, A military alliance

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A framework for self-government

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What was a key principle regarding taxation established by the English Bill of Rights?

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No taxation without representation

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The English Bill of Rights emphasized which concept related to government structure?

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Separation of powers

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What does "Stare Decisis" imply for future rulings?

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Courts will stand by a ruling made in the past

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In what year was "Common Sense" written?

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1776