
English Traditions and Colonial Government Quiz
Authored by Kyle Leach
Social Studies
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
How did colonists transplant English ideas of government to America?
They ignored English traditions
They created governments with charters and assemblies based off English rights and customs
They relied only on monarchs
They asked Lebron James his opinion on all political matters
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
How did the British government try to tighten control over its American colonies?
By repealing all laws
By enforcing mercantilism and new taxes
By giving them more independence
By allowing complete self-government
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following best describes mercantilism as enforced by the British?
Allowing free trade in the colonies
Imposing strict trade controls and taxes
Encouraging colonial independence
Promoting self-government
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What was a key feature of the constitutions created by the original states?
Unlimited power for governors
Written constitutions with three branches and a bill of rights
No written laws
Complete reliance on British law
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
What is a monarch?
An elected official
A ruler such as a king or queen
A type of constitution
A written agreement
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Why might a precedent be important in a legal system?
It helps judges make consistent decisions in future cases
It allows for rebellion against unfair laws
It creates new constitutions
It abolishes written charters
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Which of the following is an example of a monarch?
President of the United States
King of England
Speaker of the House
Chief Justice
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