Mr. Raymond EOC Study Guide 1

Name the document signed by King John in 1215?

• Magna Carta

• Declaration of Independence

• Bill of Rights

• The Mayflower Compact

How did Montesquieu influence the "Framers of the Constitution?"

• The Social Contract

• Separation of Powers

• Checks and Balances

• The idea that all men were created equal

To divide the government into three separate, yet equal parts is known as:

• Due Process

• Separation of Powers

• Executive Action

• Rule of Law

People giving up some of their rights in exchange for protection from the government is known as:

• Just Cause

• Inalienable Rights

• Social Contract

• Due Process

Which one of these principles are not found in the Magna Carta?

• Limited Government

• Trial by Jury

• Stronger control by Parliament

• Abolishing the Monarchy

Which one is not a stated goal of the Preamble?

• We the People

• Establish Justice

• Insure Domestic Tranquility

• Endowed with certain inalienable rights

This is where no one is above the law.

• Eminent Domain

• Due Process

• Executive Command

• Rule of Law

Who is Natural Rights associated with?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Baron de Montesquieu

• John Locke

Which right would not be found in the English Bill of Rights?

• The right to keep and bear arms

• No cruel and unusual punishment

• Freedom of Speech

What type of law is used to settle disputes between individuals?

• Criminal

• Civil