Foundations of American Government - Magna Carta and on

What was the Magna Carta's primary purpose in 1215?

• To establish a new monarchy

• To challenge the authority of a monarch and establish the rule of law

• To create a new religion

• To expand the British Empire

What does the principle of Due Process ensure?

• Unlimited power to tax

• Fair treatment through the judicial system

• Right to a speedy trial

• Protection of personal property

Which document was influenced by the Magna Carta?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Communist Manifesto

Which principle ensures that monarchs cannot maintain a standing army during peacetime without Parliament's consent?

• Rule of Law

• Limiting the Power of the Monarchy

• Due Process

• Trial by Jury

Which document influenced the U.S. Bill of Rights?

• The Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

What values are emphasized in the English Bill of Rights?

• Justice, stewardship, and accountability

• Wealth, power, and influence

• Conquest, expansion, and colonization

• Secrecy, control, and manipulation

What is the significance of Proverbs 16:12 in the context of leadership?

• It promotes wealth accumulation

• It condemns wickedness in leadership

• It encourages military conquest

• It supports absolute monarchy

What was the relationship between American colonies and Britain called by historians?

• Salutary Neglect

• Absolute Control

• Direct Rule

• Colonial Domination

Why did many British citizens move to America?

• To find gold

• For religious freedom and autonomy

• To escape taxes

• To join the military

What did the Mayflower Compact emphasize for the common good?

• Competition and rivalry

• Cooperation under God's guidance

• Isolation and independence

• Wealth and power