Foundational Documents 02

What type of monarchy is associated with the concept of Divine Right in Medieval Europe?

• Constitutional Monarchy

• Absolute Monarchy

• Federal Monarchy

• Elective Monarchy

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Divine Right in Medieval Europe?

• Absolute Monarchy

• Rule comes from consent of God

• No separation of power

• Democratic elections

What does the concept of Divine Right imply about the ruler's power?

• It is limited by a constitution

• It is granted by the people

• It is absolute and unquestionable

• It is shared with a parliament

What does the Divine Right theory suggest about the ruler's accountability?

• The ruler is accountable to the people

• The ruler is accountable to God

• The ruler is accountable to the parliament

• The ruler is accountable to the judiciary

Which document is associated with the year 1620 AD?

• The Magna Carta

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Mayflower Compact

• The Bill of Rights

Which of the following best describes the Mayflower Compact?

• A trade agreement

• A peace treaty

• A framework for self-government

• A military alliance

What was a key principle regarding taxation established by the English Bill of Rights?

• No taxation without representation

• Taxation based on land ownership

• Taxation only during wartime

• Taxation of only the wealthy

The English Bill of Rights emphasized which concept related to government structure?

• Separation of powers

• Centralization of power

• Divine right of kings

• Absolute monarchy

What does "Stare Decisis" imply for future rulings?

• Courts will create new laws

• Courts will stand by a ruling made in the past

• Courts will consult with higher courts

• Courts will overturn previous rulings

In what year was "Common Sense" written?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1777

• 1778