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WorksheetsRoots of Democracy
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 54mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Democracy began in the ancient city of...
a)
Rome, Italy
b)
Athens, Greece
c)
London, England
d)
Venice, Italy
2.
What year was the Magna Carta signed?
a)
1915
b)
2015
c)
1215
d)
1715
3.
_________________ are rights that cannot be taken away, such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
a)
Representative Rights
b)
Unalienable Rights
c)
Ratified Rights
d)
Government's Rights
4.
According to _____________, the law applies to everyone, even those who govern.
a)
Rule of Law
b)
VA Declaration of Rights
c)
First Amendment
d)
Charter of VA Company of London
5.
Which vocabulary word means the same as complaints? (synonym)
a)
Amendment
b)
Proposal
c)
Grievances
d)
Rights
6.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights was authored by
a)
King George
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
George Mason
d)
Thomas Jefferson
7.
What was the name of the settlement established by the Virginia Company of London in 1607?
a)
Jamestown
b)
Plymouth
c)
James City
d)
Powhatan
8.
Which of the following is the most important reason why Pilgrims came to America?
a)
gold
b)
trade
c)
land
d)
religious freedom
9.
Thomas Jefferson wrote which document that stated all Virginian's should have the right to worship as they please?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Constitution
c)
Bill of Rights
d)
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
10.
Thomas is the main author of this letter sent to King George which explained why America wanted to be free from English rule.
a)
Bill of Rights
b)
Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
c)
Declaration of Rights
d)
Declaration of Independence
11.
Which document expressed reasons for colonial independence from Great Britain?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom
c)
Virginia Declaration of Rights
d)
Articles of Confederation
12.
What is the name of the first written plan of government in America?
a)
Constitution
b)
Treaty of Paris
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
Articles of Confederation
13.
Americans were afraid that a __________ would lead to tyranny, or "king" rule.
a)
strong state government
b)
weak government
c)
strong central government
d)
legislature
14.
Before the Magna Carta, the King of England was most similar to:
a)
A tax collector
b)
The President of the United States
c)
An influential army general
d)
An all-powerful dictator
15.
What does "Magna Carta" mean?
a)
A Christian church
b)
A series of wars
c)
The Great charter
d)
Consent of the governed
16.
Under the Articles of Confederation, most of the power was where?
a)
Legislative branch
b)
the president
c)
the states
d)
national government
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