English Traditions of Government

What is the primary characteristic of a constitutional government?

• A government where the monarch has absolute power.

• A government that is limited by a set of rules or laws.

• A government that is always written down in a single document.

• A government where power is inherited through a royal family.

Which of the following principles were established by the Magna Carta?

• Absolute monarchy and divine right.

• Unlimited taxation and royal decree.

• Limited government, individual rights, and the rule of law.

• Direct democracy and universal suffrage.

Which of the following was a key outcome of the English Bill of Rights?

• The Divine Right of Kings was strengthened.

• The monarch's executive power was expanded.

• Parliamentary supremacy was established.

• Catholic monarchs were explicitly allowed to rule.

According to John Locke, what are the fundamental natural rights?

• Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

• Freedom of Speech, Religion, and Assembly

• Life, Liberty, and Property

• Right to Bear Arms, Trial by Jury, and Due Process

How did the British rule the colonies before the French and Indian War

• With many strict laws and policies

• Colonies were largely allowed to rule themselves