SS.7.CG.1.3

Which idea is from the Magna Carta?

• The government should have unlimited power to tax

• The government should give people a fair and speedy trial

• The people should be completely free from the government

• The people should support a strong central government

The conversation below concerns lawmaking. Which colonial principle is being discussed?

• natural rights

• social contract

• self-government

• limited monarchy

Below is a timeline. Which writing encourages the action demonstrated in the timeline?

• Articles of Confederation

• Common Sense

• U.S. Constitution

• Mayflower Compact

The statements below are from the English Bill of Rights, 1689. Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements?

• ensure domestic tranquility

• provide for the common defense

• promote the general welfare

• establish justice

The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, "Common Sense". Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the US political system?

• representatives are appointed

• the monarchy supports self-government

• the monarchy creates limited government

• representatives are elected

Based on this statement from a US government document, how does the nation of Bhutan uphold the principles expressed in the English Bill of Rights?

• by allowing free speech

• by holding general elections

• by limiting the power of the monarchy

• by sharing election results with voters

Which document was written in 1689 after England's revolution established a new monarchy limited by a Parliament and constitution?

• Common Sense

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

Which document was signed by the group of pilgrims in Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts in 1620 who wanted to have self government and a social contract?

• Common Sense

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Magna Carta

Which colonial principle from the Magna Carta is the idea that everyone must follow the law, and no one is above the law?

• rule of law

• self-government

• limited government

• popular sovereignty

Which colonial principle is the idea that governments should be limited in power and formed with a set of written rules?

• constitutionalism

• due process

• rule of law

• popular sovereignty