Constitutional Influencers Pt. I

What important charter was signed in 1215 in English by King John resulting in England becoming a limited monarchy?

• Magna Carta

• Code of Hammurabi

• Twelve Tables

• Declaration of Independence

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 gave more rights and power to...?

• Citizens

• Kings

• Parliment

• Colonists

Which of the following rights from the US Bill of Rights was not included in or inspired by in the English Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of speech in Parliament

• Freedom to bear arms

• Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail

• Freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures

 Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?

•  to show that they opposed representative government.

• to establish an orderly community

•  to reinforce the laws of England in the new colony

•  to guarantee universal religious tolerance in the colony

Locke argued that we had 3 main natural rights. What are they? (Select 3)

• Life

• Liberty

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Property

According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?

• Overthrow the government

• Petition the government for their rights

• Nothing, the people don't have rights