FMW 1.3 Democracy in England

Why was the development of due process of law important in the Magna Carta

• People were protected from paying taxes to a ruler

• People voted for representatives in government

• People were protected from the arbitrary actions of a ruler

Answer explanation

The sixth amendment of the US Bill of Rights includes your rights of protection in criminal prosecution

This legendary rogue, believed to live in Sherwood forest during the Middle Ages, robbed the rich and gave to the poor

• Jesse James

• Sheriff of Nottingham

• Robin Hood

Who led the invasion of England in 1066 that set English History on its path to democracy?

• Edward I

• King John

• William, Duke of Normandy

Which of these established customs and principles as law?

• Common Law

• Rule of Law

• Magna Carta

England's national legislature established two houses, the House of Commons and House of Lords and was called

• Congress

• Parliament

• National Council

Another name for Magna Carta is

• Bill of Rights

• English Liberties

• Great Charter

Which best describes Model Parliament?

• The Baron's became angry with King Edward I and decided to withdraw any armies they would provide for war

• The Baron's overthrew King Edward I and began the lower and upper houses of Parliament

• King Edward I called together Knights, burgesses, and town leaders to gain support of tax to finance a war.

The theory that Monarch's were chosen by God is called

• Divine Right Theory

• Absolute Monarchy Theory

• Constitutional Monarchy Theory

As a result of the Glorious Revolution, this form of government was established

• Democracy

• Republic

• Constitutional Monarchy

What does "rule of law" mean?

• Only people owning land will be treated equally under the law

• Only people who have wealth, land, and hold high positions in government are protected by law

• All people regardless of position in life will be protected by the laws of the land