Magna Carta Brain Pop

If you wanted to see an original copy of the Magna Carta, what city might you visit?

• Paris, France
• Oxford, UK
• Dublin, Ireland
• Rome Italy

Which word best describes King John I?

• Beloved
• Powerless
• Unpopular
• Violent

Which of the following is an example of constitutional law?

• A law stating that the Governor of New York can only serve two terms.
• A law making it illegal to drive a car without a license
• A law that prevents people from building on their neighbors' property
• A law stating that businesses cannot open on Sundays

Place the following events in sequence: A) France defeats King John's army; B) The Articles of the Baron are signed; C) The Magna Carta is signed

• A,B,C
• C,B,A
• A,C,B
• C,A,B

What was a baron?

• A military general
• An elected representative
• A wealthy landowner
• A foreign king

After the Magna Carta was signed, what would the King have to do if he wanted to raise taxes?

• Issue a royal decree
• Have the people of England vote on the proposal
• Gain the approval of the barons
• Submit the tax hike to Parliament

How did the original Magna Carta differ from the Americn Bill of Rights?

• the Bill of Rights established three separate branchees of government; The Magna Carta did not
• The Bill of Rights included the right to a fair trial; the Magna Carta did not
• The Bill of Rights gave women the right to vote; the Magna Carta did not
• The Bill of Rights granted rights to all citizens; the Magna Carta protected the rights of noblemen

Before the Magna Carta, the King of England was most similar to:

• A tax collector
• The President of the United States
• An influential army general
• An all-powerful dictator

Which American document was most influenced by the Magna Carta?

• The Declaration of Independence
• The US Constitution
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• The Sharon Statement

In a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is:

• Absolute
• Limited
• Nonexistent
• Arbitrary