English Documents

Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John puts his royal seal on the Magna Carta, or “_______ _______.”

• Great Charter

• Declaration Charter

• Constitution Charter

• Large Charter

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

The English Bill of Rights was passed by the

• Parliament of England

• The Pope

• The 13 American Colonies

• Scotland

What did the English Bill of Rights declare?

• bills for freedom

• rights of companies and services

• freedom to travel for kings

• rights and liberties of people

What was Parliament's greatest power?

• to make new laws

• to approve new taxes

• to regulate trade

• to declare war

Legislative, or law-making, body in government in England representing the interests of the people.

• Congress

• Parliament

• Duma

• House of Burgesses

The Magna Carta listed several things:

*The king could not impose taxes without approval

*A group of barons would make sure that rule of law was followed

*The king could appoint court officials if they understood and followed the law

What idea of government is described in this list?

• separation of power

• self-government

• limited government

• habeas corpus

When was the Magna Carta signed?

• 1215 AD

• 1492 AD

• 1066 AD

• 1378 AD

Who was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

• Edward Longshanks

• William

  the Conqueror

• King Clovis

• King John

What is the literal meaning of habeas corpus?

• You should

  have the body

• Surrender

  your shield

• Present your documents

  to the king

• Sign here