Unit 2 Origins of Government

When was the Magna Carta signed?

• 1512

• 1215

• 1216

What was the Magna Carta?

• Document for punishing criminals.

• Document for protecting King John.

• Document for establishing equal rules.

Who rejected the first version of the Magna Carta?

• The King.

• The Pope.

• The citizens.

Select all correct answers about the Magna Carta:

• It was the foundation for human rights.

• It was the starting point for democratic governments.

• It established that everyone, including leaders, should follow the law.

• Some current laws originate from it.

• It was only important in 1215.

What was the first rule in the Petition of Rights?

• No tax could be levied without Parliament's consent

• The Crown must respect all laws

• Habeas Corpus

• No quartering of soldiers in civilian houses

Where was Habeas Corpus first introduced?

• Bill of Rights

• Petition of Rights

• Magna Carta

• American Constitution

Which document signed by Charles I limited the power of the English monarch?

• Social Contract
  

• Virginia Declaration of Rights
  

• Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom

• Petition of Right

Which document gave Parliament the right to approve taxes?

• Petition of Right
  

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta
  

• Bill of Rights

Which document was signed in 1689 and guaranteed the rights of English citizens?

• 1. Checks & Balances

• 1. Virginia Declaration of Rights

• 1. Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

• 1. Petition of Right

What did the English Bill of Rights achieve?

• Separation of powers

• Improvement of elections

• Limitation of the monarchy's power

• All answers are correct