Influence of Christian Background on United States Foundation

Which document influenced the principles and documents that are the foundation of the United States, according to the immigrants' Christian background?

• The English Bill of Rights

• The Petition of Rights

• The Old Testament

• Commentaries on the Laws of England

What was the result of the colonists' belief that the ideas of limited government and representative government from Europe applied to them?

• It led to the establishment of the English Bill of Rights

• It influenced the foundation of the U.S. government

• It resulted in the signing of the Magna Carta

• It caused the overthrow of King James

What action was King John forced to take due to the perception of his policies as oppressive?

• He signed the Petition of Rights

• He established representative government

• He was forced to sign the Magna Carta

• He wrote the Commentaries on the Laws of England

Which of the following is NOT one of the important features of the Bill of Rights as identified in the document?

• Monarchs must have Parliament's consent to suspend laws

• Right to a fair trial by a jury of their peers

• No taxation without representation

• No excessive punishment or fines/bail

Who were recognized as the rulers of England after King James was forced out of power in 1688?

• King Charles I and Queen Victoria

• King John and Queen Elizabeth

• King William III and Mary II

• King George III and Queen Anne

According to William Blackstone, what were the two sources of human law?

• The law of nature and the English Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta and the Petition of Rights

• The law of nature and the law of revelation (the Bible)

• The Old Testament and the New Testament

According to Blackstone, what should be the basis of laws in colonial governments?

• Laws should be based on the king's decrees.

• Laws should be based on common social agreements.

• Laws should be based on the Bible.

• Laws should be created through public voting.

What was Hobbes' view on the role of government?

• To ensure the population adheres to religious texts.

• To resolve conflicts and protect people who give up certain freedoms.

• To oversee economic development and trade.

• To provide education and healthcare to its citizens.

What did Locke believe were the basic rights all men are born with?

• The right to vote, the right to education, and the right to healthcare.

• The right to life, the right to own property, and the right to follow the rules of their government.

• The right to freedom of speech, the right to assemble, and the right to bear arms.

• The right to work, the right to fair pay, and the right to leisure.

According to Rousseau, how did property rights and other basic rights come about?

• Through the enforcement of laws by a powerful monarch.

• As a result of people living together and entering into a social contract.

• By inheriting them from previous generations.

• Through individual achievements and personal merit.