Colonial Governments Quiz

This document signed in 1215, first limited the powers of the king or queen of England and established certain rights?

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

This document signed in 1689 further limited the power of the king and queen of England and solidified certain rights?

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

This period of European history saw an increase in political theories and ideas of better government?

• The Renaissance

• The Middle Ages

• The Age of Exploration

• The Enlightenment

This document was signed in 1620 off of Massachusetts establishing the principles of self-government and a social contract for settlers to North America

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Bill of Rights

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

What was Virginia's first elected assembly called?

• Congress

• Parliament

• The House of Burgesses

• The Mayflower Compact

Courts in the 13 Colonies were based on this system of law, which used hundreds of years of court case decisions to determine current ones?

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• English Common Law

• English Political Law

Which of the following was NOT a type of colony or colonial government?

• Charter

• Parliamentary

• Proprietary

• Royal

Which of the following was not a philosopher mentioned in association with the Age of Enlightenment?

• Locke

• Socrates

• Montesquieu

• Rousseau

Tensions often arose with this royally or parliamentary appointed executive of the colonies?

• The Mayor

• The President

• The Senator

• The Governor

These governing bodies established local laws and were especially important in New England

• Parliament

• Congress

• Town Meetings

• State Meetings