Foundations of American Government

The Magna Carta was presented to King John in 1215 because people

• were tired of his tyrannical rule.

  
  

• wanted him to declare war on France.

  
  

• wanted to praise him for his good deeds.

  
  

• were afraid he was too weak a ruler.

  
  

The Magna Carta placed clear limits on the power of the

• citizens

• army.

  
  

• king.

  
  

• Church

When the police arrest someone today, they must follow certain agreed-upon procedures. They are said to be following

• the rule of law.

  
  

• the separation of powers.

  
  

• due process.

  
  

• the legislative branch.

  
  

The Magna Carta established the rights of

• citizens

• neighboring countries.

  
  

• non-Christian believers.

  
  

• military officers.

  
  

The Magna Carta led to the creation of Parliament, England’s

• executive branch.

  
  

• legislative branch.

  
  

• royal branch.

  
  

• judicial branch.

  
  

An important effect of the Magna Carta on English government was that it

• established a monarchy.

  
  

• gave voting rights to all citizens.

  
  

• reduced the rights of citizens.

  
  

• gave more power to the people and protected their rights.

  
  

Read this passage from the English Petition of Right.

[N]o man [should] be compelled to make or yield any gift, loan, benevolence, tax, or such like charge, without common consent by act of Parliament.

What is the key idea in this passage?

• The king must agree to any law Parliament passes.

  
  

• There should be no taxation without representation.

  
  

• The king can’t put someone in prison for no reason.

  
  

• People cannot give each other gifts unless Parliament approves.

  
  

The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had

• less power than ever before.

  
  

• the right to declare war.

  
  

• power over the English monarchy.

  
  

• the right to strengthen the power of the monarchy.

  
  

The English Bill of Rights put limits on the power of

• Parliament.

  
  

• the army.

  
  

• the monarchy.

  
  

• the judiciary.

  
  

Which statement is true of government in England before the English Bill of Rights?

• The king had complete power.

  
  

• The king had no authority at all.

  
  

• Parliament advised the king, who made all decisions.

  
  

• Parliament made all the laws, with the advice of the king.