The Magna Carta

Which principle of the Magna Carta is included in our U.S. government?

• Religious leaders rule the government.

• One all powerful leader rules the government.

• Court system must listen to the judgement of the President.

• Representative Assembly makes the laws.

By weakening the power of the king, the Magna Carta led to the end of which of the following?

• feudalism

• parliament

• religious orders

• Hundred Years War

Which of the following rights were protected or given b the Magna Carta? (Check all that apply)

• the right to rule of law

• the right to trial by jury

• the right to a free education

• the right to representative assembly

What style of government existed in England prior to the Magna Carta?

• direct democracy

• theocracy

• absolute monarchy

• constitutional monarchy

On what date was the Magna Carta agreed upon?

• June 15, 1215

• July 4, 1215

• May 10, 1215

• August 23, 1215

What was the Magna Carta?

• A battle strategy

• A religious text

• A document that limited the power of the king

• A trade agreement

Name the document signed by King John in 1215?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

What was one of the key agreements in the Magna Carta?

• Freedom of religion

• Right to a fair trial

• Freedom of speech

• Right to vote

How many Barons were assigned to ensure King John followed the Magna Carta?

• 30

• 40

• 25

• 12

What was the significant outcome of the Magna Carta?

• Abolished the monarchy

• Limited the powers of the king

• Established parliamentary democracy

• Created public schools