Political philosophies and the Constitution

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a limited government?

• A) Constitutions

• B) Checks and balances

• C) Unlimited power

• D) Bill of Rights

Which of the following is a principle of limited government?

• A) Absolute monarchy

• B) Totalitarian rule

• C) Checks and balances

• D) Unrestricted authority

Which of the following is a key principle established by the Magna Carta?

• Freedom of speech

• Due process

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

What protection does the Magna Carta provide against arrest?

• Protection from arbitrary arrest

• Protection from taxes

• Protection from military service

• Protection from foreign invasion

Which principle of the Magna Carta is still relevant today?

• Divine right of kings

• Right to fair trial

• Feudal obligations

• Serfdom

Which of the following is a key protection provided by the Petition of Rights?

• Freedom of speech

• No taxation without Parliament

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of religion

What principle does the Petition of Rights emphasize regarding taxation?

• Taxation with representation

• No taxation without Parliament

• Taxation by the monarchy

• Taxation by the military

What does the Petition of Rights say about the quartering of soldiers?

• It is allowed without consent

• It is prohibited without consent

• It is mandatory

• It is encouraged

Which of the following was established by the English Bill of Rights?

• Free parliamentary elections

• Universal suffrage

• Abolition of slavery

• Right to bear arms

Which document is associated with establishing free parliamentary elections in 1689?

• English Bill of Rights

• US Bill of Rights

• French Constitution

• German Basic Law