Growth of Representative Government

What foundational document, signed in 1215 by King John of England, is considered a cornerstone of constitutional law and individual liberties?

• Declaration of Independence

• Magna Carta

• Mayflower Compact

• Bill of Rights

Which of the following principles is NOT associated with the Magna Carta?

• limited government

• rule of law

• equal rights for men AND women

• protection of individual liberties

How did the principles of the Magna Carta influence colonial America?

• by advocating for absolute monarchy

• by discouraging the formation of colonial assemblies

• by inspiring ideas of limited government & protection of individual rights

• by enforcing a strict religion

Rulers had to follow laws

Trial by jury

Protection against unfair taxes

These ideas can be found in the _______.

• Declaration of Independence

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Magna Carta

How did the English Bill of Rights influence colonial America?

• It strengthened the power of the monarchy in the colonies

• It discouraged colonists from seeking greater political autonomy

• It served as a model for having their individual rights protected & helped them pursue representative government

• It had no impact on colonial government

Which of the following principles was created by the English Bill of Rights?

• Freedom of religion

• No taxation without representation

• a free trial by jury

• right to bear arms for self-defense

According to Locke, where does government power come from?

• Divine right monarchy

• the consent of the governed

• judges and juries

• military force

According to John Locke, what are the natural rights that people possess?

• Life, pursuit of happiness, and property

• Liberty, pursuit of happiness, and equality

• Life, liberty, and property

• Liberty, property, and equality

What lasting impact did John Locke's ideas have on the development of the United States?

• They led to increased British control over colonial affairs

• They contributed to the establishment of a national religion

• They laid the foundation for a centralized monarchy

• They influenced the growth of a representative government

How did Charles de Montesquieu's ideas influence colonial America?

• By shaping the design of colonial charters & constitutions through the principle of separation of powers

• By encouraging unchecked executive authority

• By promoting religion-based politics

• By discouraging colonists from seeking greater power