Civics Chapter 2-Origins of American Government

For whom was the Magna Carta primarily designed to provide protection?

(a)  

Which historical document was created as a result of disputes between King Charles I and the English Parliament?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Petition of Right

• Declaration of Independence

What was a weakness of the Articles?

• Congress had too much power

• Congress maintained a strong military

• Congress couldn't tax

• The states couldn't tax

Which event led to the adoption of the English Bill of Rights?

(a)  

What was the biggest problem the US Congress faced under the Articles of Confederation?

• inability to keep a military

• inability to pay off debts from American Revolution

• not having a president

• establishing a postal system

Which type of colony had the least control from the monarchy?

• royal

• charter

• proprietary

• imperial

Which philosopher of the Enlightenment era advocated for the principles of free market economy?

(a)  

Which historical document established the principle of limited government and gave free men the right to choose judges?

• English Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• U.S. Constitution

Who argued that a representative government could not function effectively in large territories?

(a)  

What was the main concern of the colonies regarding the Albany Plan of Union?

• It would lead to a loss of their autonomy

• It was proposed by the French

• It was too expensive to implement

• It would lead to a war with the Iroquois Confederation