The Beginnings of American Government

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Which basic notion held that the people should have a voice in determining what their government can and cannot do? Options: colonial government, limited government, ordered government, representative government

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representative government

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Which event from English history between 1628 and 1690 most directly influenced later American political ideas and traditions? Options: Parliament acted to limit the power of the monarch and guarantee certain rights to the people., King John waged many wars and imposed heavy taxes on the English people., Charles I called Parliament into session to request more money in taxes., Parliament offered the crown to William and Mary of Orange after searching for a suitable ruler.

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Parliament acted to limit the power of the monarch and guarantee certain rights to the people.

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Which of the following correctly describes the differences between royal and proprietary colonies?

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royal: governor and his council named by the king; proprietary: governor appointed by the proprietor

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What was the result of the king revoking the charters of certain colonies, such as Virginia and Massachusetts?

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They became royal colonies and were under direct control of the Crown.

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The concept of limited government holds that

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government power should be restricted.

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Which of the following is one factor that led to the signing of the Magna Carta?
Options:
the settling of Jamestown in 1607,
the crowning of William and Mary,
the confiscation of Connecticut's royal charter,
the heavy taxes imposed by King John

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the heavy taxes imposed by King John

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What was the significance of the Petition of Right?

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It limited the king's power.

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How were the members of the lower house of the legislature in the royal colonies chosen?

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elected by property owners qualified to vote

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How did the government of the charter colonies differ from those of the royal and proprietary colonies?

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The governors were elected by male property owners, and laws made by their bicameral legislatures were not subject to the governor's veto.

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A term that means protection against the arbitrary taking of life, liberty, or property.

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Due process