Magna Carta

A grievance is a ________

• punishment

• document

• right

• complaint

Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta?

• King John

• King James

• King Louis

• King Henry

In England, which branch of government would the Great Council eventually become after the signing of the Magna Carta?

• Senate
• Parliament
• House of Representatives
• Supreme Court

What important charter was signed in 1215 in English by King John resulting in England becoming a limited monarchy?

• Magna Carta
• Code of Hammurabi
• Twelve Tables
• Declaration of Independence

What did the Magna Carta do?

• Gave more power to the King
• Limited the power of the King
• Got rid of the Feudal System in England
• Gave more power to the Common People

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The Magna Carta was signed in what year?

• 1315

• 1492

• 1607

• 1215

Before the Magna Carta was signed, King John had ______

• limited power

• a democracy

• justice power

• absolute power

A monarchy is...

• a government ruled by a king or queen

• a government ruled by a mayor

• a government ruled by a president

• a government ruled by a dictator

In a courtroom, which group decides if someone is innocent or guilty of a crime?

• a King or Queen

• a President

• Parliament

• a jury

Rule by the People

• Democracy

• Constitution

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Parliament