Democracy in England

What 2 ancient civilizations deeply influenced our ideas about freedom, the value of the individual, our forms of government, and our systems of laws?

• Egypt and Mesopotamia
• India and China
• Africa and India
• Greece and Rome

Who gave the world its first democracy?

• Israel
• Rome
• Vatican City
• Athens

Which of the following was an influence on Western democratic thought first seen in ancient Greece?

• Every person of every class should have the right to vote and hold office.
• Rulers are responsible to God for their actions.
• People should obey the laws of ethical monotheism
• Citizens can help make laws and govern as proud and free human beings.      

Greek philosophers influenced later democratic thought by __________.

• condemning any form of government that was not a democracy
• writing about the art of politics and the rule of law in a monarchy
• questioning the role of government and the qualities of a good leader
• establishing rules for choosing leaders based on ability and talent              

Which document did Parliament force King Charles I to accept before he could raise taxes or get additional funds? 

• Magna Carta
• Petition of Right
• Constitution
• English Bill of Rights

The type of government that limits the power of the king and queen?

• Constitutional monarchy

• Republic

• Democracy Monarchy

• Republic

A king or queen with complete power over the government is and over the lives of the people is a/an

• emperor
• absolute monarch
• fascist
• lord protector

Which of these was a right guaranteed to the English citizens in the English Bill of Rights?

• the ability to elect their king/queen 
• no cruel or unjust punishments
• no more taxes

What kept England from being an absolute monarchy?

• The rich paid a fair share of taxes

• The people loved their king/queen

• All citizens had enough to eat

• Political power was shared with Parliament

What 13th century document established the rights listed below?
- Basic rights of citizens
- Rule of law
- Representative assemblies

• the Constitution
• Napoleonic Code
• the Communist Manifesto
• the Magna Carta

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