Absolutism and English Civil War/Glorious Revolution Review

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The English Bill of Rights of 1689 specified which method for the selection of members of Parliament?

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election

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What was a provision of the English Bill of Rights in 1689?

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Taxes must be approved by Parliament.

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What is a characteristic of the philosophy of the divine right of kings?

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The monarch derives authority from a deity.

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Use the quote from the English Bill of Rights, 1689, to answer the question: "That levying money for or to the use of the Crown . . . without grant of Parliament . . . is illegal. . . . " Which issue is discussed in the excerpt?

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collecting taxes

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Which of these provisions correctly completes the list of the English Bill of Rights, 1689? debates must be limited, citizens may petition the monarch, amendments to the laws are prohibited, jurors should be in the legal profession

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citizens may petition the monarch

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Fill in the blank: The English Bill of Rights, 1689, ______ the power of the monarchy.

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limited

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Which of these resulted from the Glorious Revolution in England? Options: England became a limited monarchy., Many English soldiers lost their lives in battle., England adopted Catholicism as its national religion., The English economy suffered as agriculture declined.

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England became a limited monarchy.

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How did the English Civil War lead to the downfall of absolutism in England during the 17th century?

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The monarch was tried and executed.

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Louis XIV’s statement, “I am the state,” is a reflection of which type of government? Options: a constitutional theocracy, an absolute monarchy, an authoritarian oligarchy, a direct democracy

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an absolute monarchy

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Which statement is the best explanation of the divine right of kings? A) People are sovereign. B) People are born with God-given rights. C) The king must abide by the social contract. D) The king answers only to God.

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The king answers only to God.