1.3 Mr. Raymond video/quiz

What was a main reason the barons were upset with King John, leading to the Magna Carta?

• He refused to grant them land.

• He taxed them without their permission.

• He declared war on France.

• He did not protect their religious freedom.

What important principle did the Magna Carta help establish regarding government?

• Kings have absolute power.

• Governments, including kings, must follow the law.

• Only the nobility can make laws.

• Citizens do not have any rights.

Which right, related to fair legal proceedings, was established by the Magna Carta?

• The right to vote.

• The right to bear arms.

• The right to a trial by jury.

• The right to free speech.

Why did the settlers on the Mayflower sign the Mayflower Compact?

• To declare independence from England.

• To establish a governing body and laws for their new settlement.

• To form a military alliance with Native Americans.

• To divide the land among themselves.

The Mayflower Compact started a tradition in the colonies where America would be ruled by the people. What is this concept called?

• Monarchy.

• Feudalism.

• Self-government.

• Divine right.

What concept describes a government's power coming from the people's voluntary agreement to be ruled?

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• Consent of the Governed

• Popular Sovereignty

What was a main purpose of the English Bill of Rights of 1689?

• To declare independence from England

• To establish a new monarchy without any limits

• To limit the power of the king and queen

• To create a system of direct democracy

Which of these rights was included in the English Bill of Rights of 1689?

• The right to privacy

• Freedom of speech in Parliament

• The right to bear arms

• The right to vote for all citizens

Which document was heavily influenced by the English Bill of Rights of 1689?

• The Magna Carta

• The Mayflower Compact

• The U.S. Bill of Rights

• Thomas Paine's Common Sense

What was the main goal of Thomas Paine's pamphlet, Common Sense?

• To argue for stronger British rule over the colonies

• To convince colonists to declare independence from Great Britain

• To establish a new system of taxation for the colonies

• To promote a constitutional monarchy in America