Roots of American Democracy

The term democracy means
“rule by __________ .”

• the mob
• the monarch
• the president
• the people

What does the term "bicameral" mean?

• two-chamber

• monarchy

• limited government

• two-representatives

What is Magna Carta?

• Known as the "Greater Charter" composed in 1215 AD by English nobles

• Composed by King John to protect English citizens

• Gave power to the British Monarchy

• Allowed all British Citizens the right to vote

What was a requirement of the British Monarch in the Petition of Right?

• That monarchs could not unlawfully imprison people

• The monarch had unlimited rule

• Freedom to all citizens

• No requirements were set for the Monarchs

What as the result of the Glorious Revolution?

• The establishment of the constitutional monarchy in England.

• Abolish slavery

• Lower taxes on the poor

• Immigration Reform policies

What is the main root of American Democracy?

• Magna Carta

• Religious Institutions

• Slavery

• Trade & Commerce

What were the kind of colonies such as proprietary, royal, and charter?

• English

• American

• French

• Spanish

What kind of colony is based on a land grant by the English monarch?

• Proprietary

• Royal

• Charter

• American

What colony of the American colonies started as a Proprietary colony?

• Pennsylvania

• Missouri

• Florida

• Guam

Which Proprietary colony. was granted as a refuge for Catholics in 1632 in North Ameica?

• Maryland

• Pennsylvania

• Florida

• Missouri