Thursday 11/20 Assignment - Government & Citizenship

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When was the Magna Carta written?

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1215

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True or False: The Magna Carta stated that even the King must follow the laws.

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True

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What does limited government mean?

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The federal government has limited power.

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When was the Mayflower Compact written?

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1620

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Who made the Mayflower Compact?

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Pilgrims who sailed on the Mayflower

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What is a social contract?

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An agreement within a community in which people make their own rules and agree to follow them

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Which of the following was NOT part of the English Bill of Rights?
- people could have weapons
- people should not be punished in a cruel or unusual way
- people cannot have pets, especially cats
- people could ask the king to do something about their problems

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people cannot have pets, especially cats

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True or False: Ideas from the English Bill of Rights were used in the American Bill of Rights.

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True

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What were the Federalist Papers?

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Essays written to help get the new U.S. Constitution approved

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What is a republic?

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A government in which people elect leaders to represent them.