Unit 3 1.2-1.3 Quiz

Which document first established the concept of due process of law, ensuring that individuals could not be deprived of life, liberty, or property without a fair trial?

• Magna Carta

• English Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Common Sense

What impact did the Mayflower Compact have on the colonists' views of government?

• It introduced the idea of separating church and state.

• It demonstrated that they could create their own rules and government through cooperation.

• It established the principle of no taxation without representation.

• It advocated for independence from British rule.

The English Bill of Rights reinforced the importance of:

• Basic human rights, including life, liberty, and property

• Religious freedom

• Freedom of speech and the press

• The right to bear arms

Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" primarily contributed to the colonists' growing desire for:

• A stronger monarchy

• Independence from British rule

• Reconciliation with the British Parliament

• A theocratic government

Which principle emphasizes that those in power must follow the law and that no one is above it?

• Rule of law

• Separation of powers

• Checks and balances

• Popular sovereignty

The Magna Carta's influence on the colonists primarily centered on the idea that:

• All citizens should have the right to vote.

• Even rulers are subject to the law and should not have unlimited power.

• Colonies should have the right to self-govern.

• The government should control the economy.

What significant concept did the Mayflower Compact introduce to the colonists?

• Self-government and consent of the governed

• Separation of powers

• Trial by jury

• Freedom of the press

How did the English Bill of Rights impact the colonists' view on the role of representatives in government?

• It diminished the perceived importance of representation.

• It emphasized the value of having representatives who would listen to the people's voices.

• It led to the belief that representatives should have absolute authority.

• It sparked calls for the abolition of representative government.

"Common Sense" by Thomas Paine played a crucial role in shaping colonial perspectives by:

• Advocating for a return to traditional British values.

• Introducing complex legal arguments for independence.

• Encouraging the colonies to seek independence from Britain.

• Promoting the idea of a monarchy in the colonies.

Which principle ensures fairness in legal matters and guarantees that all individuals are treated equally under the law?

• Religious liberty

• Natural Rights

• Limited government

• Due Process of law