Unit 2 Practice Test

What is Parliament?

• A type of government

• A legislative body

• A judicial system

• A political party

What are the two houses in Parliament?

• House of Commons and House of Lords

• Senate and House of Representatives

• House of Assembly and House of Council

• National Assembly and National Council

What are two important components in the Magna Carta?

• The right to a fair trial and protection from unlawful imprisonment

• The right to vote and freedom of speech

• The right to bear arms and freedom of religion

• The right to privacy and freedom of assembly

What is common law?

• A legal system based on written codes and statutes

• A legal system based on judicial decisions and precedents

• A legal system based on religious texts

• A legal system based on customary practices

What is a charter?

• A type of document outlining rights and privileges

• A type of vehicle for hire

• A type of insurance policy

• A type of clothing brand

What was the Boston Massacre?

• A peaceful protest in Boston

• A violent confrontation between British soldiers and American colonists

• A treaty signed in Boston

• A famous speech given in Boston

What was the Boston Tea Party?

• A protest against British taxation

• A celebration of British culture

• A meeting of colonial leaders

• A trade agreement with Britain

The Sons of Liberty were:

• A group of British loyalists during the American Revolution

• A secret society formed to protect the rights of the colonists and to fight taxation by the British government

• A faction of the British Parliament

• A Native American tribe allied with the British

How did the following laws passed by Parliament affect the American colonies? Be sure to explain what each law required: Stamp Act, Quartering Act, and the Tea Act.

The Declaration of Independence was written to:

• Declare war on Britain

• Establish a new government

• Announce the colonies' separation from Britain

• Create a new constitution