8-18-25 1.2 Foundations of Limited Government Quiz

Which country’s principles served as the foundation for colonial government?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Germany

What is a monarchy?

• A government ruled by elected officials

• A government ruled by a king or queen

• A government ruled by religious leaders

• A government ruled by military generals

According to the concept of limited government, who must obey the law?

• Only the government

• Only the citizens

• Both government and citizens

• Only the monarchy

Why is the rule of law important in a limited government?

• It allows the government to ignore laws

• It ensures that only citizens follow the law

• It requires both the government and citizens to obey a body of rules

• It gives unlimited power to the monarchy

What are the usual forms of written documents that establish laws in a limited government?

• Decrees and speeches

• Constitutions and charters

• Poems and stories

• Letters and diaries

Explain how the concept of limited government began to emerge in England before the end of the Middle Ages.

• The monarchy started to lose power as citizens demanded more rights and the first signs of limited government appeared.

• The monarchy became more powerful and ignored the law.

• The government was overthrown by another country.

• The citizens refused to follow any laws.

What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta signed by King John in 1215?

• To grant the king more power over the nobles

• To prevent the king from imposing taxes without council consent

• To abolish the British Parliament

• To create a new monarchy

Which document eventually led to the creation of the British Parliament?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Magna Carta

• The Petition of Right

• The English Constitution

How was the British Parliament originally structured in the 13th century?

• It had only one house of elected officials

• It was made up of three separate houses

• It consisted of the House of Lords and the House of Commons

• It was led solely by the king

What was the main difference between the House of Lords and the House of Commons in early British Parliament?

• The House of Lords was elected, while the House of Commons was appointed

• The House of Lords consisted of appointed noblemen, while the House of Commons was made up of elected officials

• Both houses were made up of noblemen

• Both houses were made up of elected officials