Influential Documents

Which document is known for limiting the power of the English monarch?

• Magna Carta

• Petition of Right

• English Bill of Rights

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Which of the following is a principle of limited government?

• The government has unlimited power over its citizens.

• The government is restricted by laws and a constitution.

• The government can change laws without any process.

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Which concept is best described as the idea that all individuals and institutions are to follow the law that is fairly applied and enforced?

• Limited Government

• Rule of Law

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Which document was the first in Europe to limit the powers of the monarchy of England?

• The Magna Carta

• The Charter of Liberties

• The Petition of Right

A government that has rules it has to follow and CAN NOT do whatever it wants

• Absolute Monarchy

• Unlimited Government

• Limited Government

What was one of the concerns behind the creation of the Bill of Rights?

• That the Dutch would invade England.

• That the U.S. did not have its freedom from England.

• That the crown retained too much power.

The king of what country was forced to sign the Magna Carta?

• Spain
• England
• France