Evolution of the British Constitutional Government Quiz

What year was the Magna Carta signed?

• 1492

• 1215

• 1066

• 1348

Who was the king that signed the Magna Carta?

• King Richard the Lionheart

• King Edward I

• King Henry VIII

• King John

What is the significance of the Magna Carta in the evolution of the British constitutional government?

• It strengthened the power of the monarchy and made the king above the law.

• It had no impact on the British constitutional government.

• It abolished the concept of rule of law and established absolute monarchy.

• It limited the power of the monarchy and established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law.

What were the main provisions of the Magna Carta?

• Grant more power to the King

• Limit the power of the King, protect the rights of the barons, and establish the principle that everyone, including the King, was subject to the law.

• Establish the principle that only the King was subject to the law

• Abolish the rights of the barons

How did the Magna Carta influence future constitutional developments in Britain?

• It had no influence on future constitutional developments

• It established the principle that the king was subject to the law and laid the foundation for constitutional government.

• It led to the establishment of an absolute monarchy

• It resulted in the abolition of the parliament

What year was the Bill of Rights 1689 enacted?

• 1492

• 1965

• 1689

• 1776

What events led to the creation of the Bill of Rights 1689?

• Glorious Revolution of 1688 and the overthrow of King James II

• War of the Roses in 1455

• French Revolution of 1789

• American Revolution of 1776

What are the key principles outlined in the Bill of Rights 1689?

• The right to own property without paying taxes

• The right to trial by combat

• The right to free healthcare for all citizens

• The right to petition the monarch, prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, and the right to bear arms for self-defense.

How did the Bill of Rights 1689 impact the power dynamics between the monarchy and Parliament?

• It had no impact on the power dynamics between the monarchy and Parliament.

• It limited the power of the monarchy and established the supremacy of Parliament.

• It abolished the Parliament and gave absolute power to the monarchy.

• It increased the power of the monarchy and reduced the influence of Parliament.

What role did the Bill of Rights 1689 play in shaping the modern British constitutional government?

• It established the principle of parliamentary supremacy, limited the powers of the monarchy, and guaranteed certain rights to the people.

• It strengthened the powers of the monarchy

• It abolished the parliamentary system

• It had no impact on the modern British constitutional government