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The Magna Carta established the rights of

A
citizens.
B
neighboring countries.
C
non-Christian believers.
D
military officers.
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The English Bill of Rights declared that each member of Parliament had the right to

A
speak freely.
B
refuse to pay taxes.
C
disobey laws.
D
serve as king.
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The Magna Carta was presented to King John in 1215 because people

A
were tired of his tyrannical rule.
B
wanted him to declare war on France.
C
wanted to praise him for his good deeds.
D
were afraid he was too weak a ruler.
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Common law refers to laws determined through

A
due process.
B
precedent.
C
the rule of law.
D
the separation of powers.
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Which statement is true of government in England before the English Bill of Rights?

A
The king had complete power.
B
The king had no authority at all.
C
Parliament advised the king, who made all decisions.
D
Parliament made all the laws, with the advice of the king.
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How did the creation of Parliament and its powers provide a framework for the designers of the US government?

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.
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Read this excerpt from the English Bill of Rights.That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.According to this excerpt, members of Parliament are allowed to

A
practice any religion they choose.
B
have a trial by jury.
C
communicate opinions and ideas.
D
share power with the monarchy.
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The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had

A
less power than ever before.
B
the right to declare war.
C
power over the English monarchy.
D
the right to strengthen the power of the monarchy.
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William Blackstone was important because he

A
wrote the Magna Carta.
B
led the Glorious Revolution.
C
wrote the English Bill of Rights.
D
created a record of common law.
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Common law follows the past rulings of

A
King John.
B
judges.
C
lawyers.
D
William Blackstone.

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