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English Influences on Government

Question 7 • SVHS US Government $FA

How did the creation of Parliament and its powers provide a framework for the designers of the US government?

Answer
A
It established the ideas of precedent and common law.
B
It ended the idea of divine right of kings.
C
It gave an example of a representative government body.
D
It demonstrated members of government not bound by the law.

Explanation

Parliament showed that people could elect representatives to take part in making laws and governing. The designers of the US government used that as an example when creating Congress, a representative legislative body. Parliament did not itself establish common law or prove that government officials were above the law.

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