Influences on the US Constitution

Are we going to separate from England?

• Yes, through the Declaration of Independence

• No, we will remain a colony

• Yes, by forming a new monarchy

• No, we will join another empire

What does the "Rule of Law" imply?

• Only leaders must follow the law

• Everyone has to follow the law

• Laws apply only to citizens

• Laws are optional

What are 'natural rights' according to the document?

• Rights given by the government

• Rights that are universal, fundamental, and inalienable

• Rights that depend on cultural customs

• Rights that are temporary and changeable

Which historic document had the greatest influence on the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution?

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Articles of Confederation

Which set of colonies had the largest amount of natural harbors

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Florida

Match the following

• Individual Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Created a Representative Gov't

• English Bill of Rights

• 1st agreement of Self Gov't

• Magna Carta

• An example of Self Government (women)

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Limited the power of Government

• New England Town Meetings

Identify the southernmost colonies.

Where is the Boston Harbor?

How did the Mayflower Compact and the Virginia House of Burgesses impact settlers in the New World?

• They controlled all aspects of the settlers' lives on behalf of the King of England.

• They formed covenants based on the religious beliefs of the settlers.

• They gave land grants to settlers seeking economic opportunities.

• They provided an opportunity for settlers to participate in self-government.

Which of the following is an example of representative government?

• Mayflower Compact

• Pilgrims

• civil body politic

• House of Burgesses