2.1 Influences on American Colonial Gov't Quiz

2.1 Influences on American Colonial Gov't Quiz

8th Grade

20 Qs

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2.1 Influences on American Colonial Gov't Quiz

2.1 Influences on American Colonial Gov't Quiz

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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Daniel King

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following documents was signed by the British King in 1215 C.E. after his barons became fed up with his behavior and raising of taxes?

English Bill of Rights

U.S. Constitution

Magna Carta

Mayflower Compact

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"No freeman shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions...except by the lawful judgement of his peers..."

-Magna Carta, 1215

Which political idea was influenced by this provision of the Magna Carta?

Federalism

Due Process

Popular Sovereignty

Social Contract

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following rights that Americans enjoy today was established in the Magna Carta?

Freedom of Speech

Trial by Jury

Separation of Church and State

Popular Sovereignty

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Mayflower Compact?

It provided the basis for a self-governing colony

It established the first representative assembly in America

It extended voting rights to non-church members

It established the idea of due process

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A _________________ is a government that uses representative democracy to make laws and decisions

Democracy

Monarchy

Legislature

Republic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is considered to be the birthplace of democracy?

Philadelphia, PA

Boston, MA

Greece

Rome

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Per the Magna Carta, to search one's property, the authorities needed to first attain a signed _____________.

Legislation

Veto

Bill

Warrant

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