Unit 2 Part I Democratic Revolutions Study Guide

Body of English law that reflected customs and principals established over time. Became the basis of the legal systems in many English-speaking countries, including the United States. 

• Estates General

• Bill of Rights

• Common Law

• Magna Carta

Document drawn up by nobles in 1215 guaranteeing basic political rights in England. Celebrated as the first contract between the English king and nobles that supports individual rights and liberties.

• Estates General

• Bill of Rights

• Common Law

• Magna Carta

What form of government did England establish during the Glorious Revolution?

• Monarchy

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Democracy

• Autocracy

After England’s Glorious Revolution, King William and Queen Mary accepted from Parliament a bill of rights. What is a bill of rights?

• A list of rights and liberties for companies

• A list of rights and liberties for the Parliament

• A list of rights and liberties for kings

• A list of rights and liberties essential to the people

The Glorious Revolution is seen as a turning point in English history because it established a constitutional monarchy in which...

• Powers of the ruler are unrestricted

• Powers of the ruler are restricted by the military

• Powers of the ruler are restricted by the constitution and the laws of the country

• Powers of the ruler are restricted by the Parliament

Which of the following is not part of England’s legacy to democracy?

• individual liberties

• a functioning democracy

• parliamentary government

• guarantee of the rule of law

• constitutional monarchy

Which Enlightenment philosopher said, “Man is born free, and everywhere he is in chains,” and also believed in a direct democracy?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

•  Voltaire

Which of the Enlightenment philosophers said, “I believe that all people have rights to life, liberty, and property”?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

•  Voltaire

Which of the Enlightenment philosophers said, “The only way people can achieve liberty is through the separation of governmental powers”?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

•  Voltaire

Which of the Enlightenment philosophers said, “It is an absolute monarchy that will control the selfish ambitions of the common man”?

• Thomas Hobbes

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Baron de Montesquieu

•  Voltaire