7th Unit 1 MSmart

Which English document was the first to limit the power of King John of England long ago?

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• The English Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

The first U.S. constitution did not give the federal government enough power. It was called the __________.

• Magna Carta

• U.S. Consitution

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• Mayflower Compact

What is the majority of 50 people?

• 25

• 26

• 31

• 32

Which English document was signed by the Pilgrims on the way to America in 1620?

• Mayflower Carta

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Mayflower Compact

The Founding Fathers used the idea to separate our government into three branches from the English document called the __________.

• U.S. Constitution of 1787

• U.S. Bill of Rights of 1789

• English Bill of Rights of 1689

• Magna Carta of 1215

The __________ guarantees U.S. citizens the freedom of speech.

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

• Magna Carta

The Founders got the idea of 'freedom of speech' came from __________.

• Mayflower Compact of 1620

• English Bill of Rights of 1689

• Magna Carta of 1215

• U.S. Constitution of 1787

Which document below was NOT used by the Founders to write the U.S. constitution?

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• U.S. Bill of Rights

• English Bill of Rights

Which king had his power limited in 1215 by the Magna Carta?

• King James I of England

• King John of England

• King George II of England

• King James II of England

The Founders got the idea for "majority rules" from the _________.

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• None of these