Democracy develops in England

What were the barons upset about?

• The king increased taxes, stole their land and they had very few rights

• The king was at war with France

• The king did not pay them enough

• They did not like the king's new wife

What was the main aim of the Magna Carta?

• To limit King John's power

• To join England and Scotland

• To earn more money for the King

• To please God

On which date was Magna Carta signed?

• 15th June 1615

• 15th June 1215

• 16th June 1516

• 16th June 1512

Which law outlined in the Magna Carta is still in use today?

• All free men have the right to justice and a fair trial

• No man may insult the King

• Adultery is unlawful

• Stealing is against God's will

Which country's Declaration of Independence is based on the Magna Carta?

• Australia

• Andorra

• Argentina

• America

Parliament

• rights that belong to all people

• an assembly of representatives who make laws

• place in the desert where water can be found

• symbol used to represent a number

What is an absolute monarchy? 

• A system where the King or Queen rules by listening to what the public has to say.
• A King or Queen rules, but laws or ideas must be accepted by the majority of the nation.
• A system where the King or Queen has complete authority over the government and people.
• The King or Queen has absolutely no power.

What does it mean for a King to have Divine Right? 

• Rules by the power and blessing of God. 
• Rules by the suggestions of the people.
• Rules by listening to the Church to make decisions.
• The King is not really in power at all. 

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

The Magna Carta of 1215 started the path to which form of government in modern day England?

• communism
• absolute monarchy
• oligarchy
• parliamentary democracy