Foundations of American Democracy Flashcard

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Which document was signed in 1215 and is considered a foundational text for constitutional government?

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Magna Carta

Front

The first ten amendments to the United States Constitution are collectively known as what?

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Bill of Rights

Front

Who was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Which right is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Bill of Rights? Options: Right to bear arms, Freedom of speech, Protection from unreasonable searches, Right to a speedy trial

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Freedom of speech

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Which document declared the American colonies independent from British rule? Options: Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, Mayflower Compact

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Declaration of Independence

Front

Which English monarch was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

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King John

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Which amendment in the Bill of Rights guarantees the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

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Seventh Amendment

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What is the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

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To declare freedom from British rule

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Which principle established by the Magna Carta influenced the development of constitutional law? Options: Divine right of kings, Rule of law, Absolute monarchy, Colonial expansion

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Rule of law

Front

Explain how the Bill of Rights protects individual freedoms in the United States.

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By listing specific rights that cannot be infringed by the government