Exploring the Magna Carta's Impact on the Constitution

What was the main reason the barons revolted against King John?

• Foreign invasions

• High taxes and arbitrary rule

• Religious differences

• Disputes over land ownership

What fundamental principle did the Magna Carta establish?

• Separation of church and state

• Universal suffrage

• The rule of law

• The divine right of kings

Who played a crucial role in reviving the principles of Magna Carta in the 17th century?

• William the Conqueror

• Thomas Jefferson

• Sir Edward Coke

• King George

How did the Magna Carta influence the American colonies?

• It was ignored by the colonists

• It became a rallying point for their rights

• It was used to justify British taxes

• It was only relevant to British law

Which document directly borrowed the phrase 'law of the land' from the Magna Carta?

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Bill of Rights

• The U.S. Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

What does 'due process' mean in the context of the Magna Carta?

• Immediate punishment without trial

• Military justice

• Fair legal procedures

• Royal decrees

Which amendment in the U.S. Constitution first incorporated the principle of due process?

• First Amendment

• Fourteenth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

What was the significance of the Powell vs. Alabama case?

• It reinforced the right to due process and legal representation

• It granted women the right to vote

• It established the right to bear arms

• It abolished slavery

What was the outcome of the U.S. vs. Nixon case?

• The president was above the law

• The president could ignore subpoenas

• The president had to comply with the law

• The president was impeached immediately

What is the essence of the Magna Carta as it relates to modern governance?

• Divine right of kings

• Absolute power of the ruler

• Military rule

• The people are in charge, not the ruler