Democracy Develops in England

This was a formal list of rights and freedoms considered essential to the people

• English Bill of Rights

• due process of law

• parliament

• common law

King James II was replaced by Mary and William as queen and king of England. However they had to sign the English Bill of Rights first. This bloodless overthrow of the king was called the

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Glorious Revolution

• juries

This type of government is when the powers of the ruler are restricted by the constitution and laws of the country

• English Bill of Rights

• constitutional monarchy

• divine right

• common law

The theory that a monarch's power came from God is called

• common law

• divine right

A group of people who make laws is called

• Parliament

• king

• Magna Carta

The document drawn up by nobles in 1215 guaranteeing basic political rights in England is

• Magna Carta

• jury

• divine right

An organized and orderly way to carry out the law so that people's rights are protected is the

• common law

• due process of law

• jury

Customs, principles, and traditions established in England that became law over time are

• Magna Carta

• common law

• English Bill of Rights

• due process of law

This is absolute power, especially if its harsh or unjust

• democracy

• republic

• tyranny

The political idea that all citizens, including leaders, are subject and responsible to the same laws is the

• rule of law

• due process of law

• common law