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What is the Magna Carta?

• A document signed by King John of England in 1215

• A treaty signed during World War II

• A modern-day constitution of the United States

• A declaration of independence

Which principle from the Magna Carta states that everyone, including the king, must follow the law?

• Due Process of Law

• Rule of Law

• Habeas Corpus

• Right to a Fair Trial by Jury

Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution guarantees that no person shall be 'deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law'?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What does the principle of habeas corpus ensure?

• The right to a fair trial by jury

• Protection against arbitrary taxes

• That people cannot be imprisoned without being given a reason and a chance to defend themselves in court

• That everyone must follow the law

Which article of the U.S. Constitution includes the protection of habeas corpus?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article III

• Article IV

Which amendment guarantees the right to a 'speedy and public trial' by an impartial jury in criminal cases?

• First Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What did the Magna Carta state about imposing taxes?

• The king could impose taxes without any consent

• Taxes could not be imposed without the consent of the barons

• Only the church could impose taxes

• Taxes were abolished completely

How did the Magna Carta influence the U.S. Constitution in terms of limiting government power?

• By creating a single powerful branch of government

• By establishing a system of checks and balances

• By giving all power to the executive branch

• By eliminating the judicial branch

Which document's principles are reflected in the Bill of Rights in the U.S. Constitution?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Magna Carta

• The Federalist Papers

What key idea did the Magna Carta introduce that influenced the U.S. Constitution?

• Unlimited government power

• Government power comes from the people

• A single branch of government

• The elimination of individual rights