English influences on the American Government

​SEL - No Excuses

Poll

How often do you make excuses?

• Yearly

• Monthly

• Weekly

• Daily

Demonstrate Knowledge of the political philosophies that shaped the development of the United States Constitution.

a. Analyze key ideas of limited government and the rule of law as seen in the Magna Carta, the Petition of

Right, and the English Bill of Rights.

Multiple Choice

The Magna Carta was a set of demands presented to King John in 1215.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What did the Magna Carta place on governments?

• A stronghold

• Limits

• Rights

• Rules

Multiple Choice

The Magna Carta established rights for citizens.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

After the Magna Carta, England established a direct government.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The glorious revolution was a war-driven transfer of power.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

What year was the English Bill of rights created?

• 1989

• 1789

• 1689

• 1389

Multiple Choice

The English Bill of Rights limited the monarchy by making the king do what?

• Follow the Rules of Law

• Give up his power

• Have No Freedom

• establish a government

Multiple Choice

Which of these laws was established by the English Bill of Rights?

• Right to Vote

• Right to abolish slavery

• Freedom of the press

• Right to a trial by jury

Multiple Choice

Who was William Blackstone?

• Influential Judge and Legal Scholar

• Doctor of Medicine

• Politician of the 1700's

• a Former King of England

Multiple Choice

What is William Blackstone most Known in History for?

• Being A judge

• Being a Legal Scholar

• Studying Common Law

• Being a white man

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of common law?

• Marriage

• Being a judge

• Being a scholar

• Interpret the law