The Magna Carta

Where was the Magna Carta signed?

• England

• France

• Germany

• Russia

Means the king must ask his citizens for a vote before raising taxes.

• Rule of law

• Trial by jury

• Taxation with representation

Means a group of 12 citizens will decide the innocence or guilt of an accused person.

• Rule of law

• Trial by jury

• Taxation with representation

The idea that laws and punishments apply to everyone.

• Rule of law

• Trial by jury

• Taxation with representation

Taxation with representation led to the creation of _____________--a place in England to debate and vote on taxes.

• Parliament

• The Privy Council

• Supreme Court

• House of Burgesses

Who forced King John I to sign the Magna Carta?

• Citizens of England

• Citizens of France

• Citizens of Germany

• Citizens of Russia

The belief that a king was selected by God to rule over his subjects?

• Divine right of kings

• Mandate of Heaven

• Ambassador

• Rule of law

A government controlled by a king or a queen.

• Monarchy

• Anarchy

• Democracy

• Dictatorship

What could the citizens of England do if the king violated the Magna Carta?

• Elect a new king

• Kill the king

• Pick the king's brother

• Destroy the monarchy

Who often crowned the kings of Europe?

• The Pope

• An ambassdor

• Another king

• The Emperor