Government in England

Question 1

Read the passage from “Magna Carta and Its American Legacy.” Then answer the question.According to the reading, what events sparked the creation of the Magna Carta?

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King John’s poor financial decisions and loss of territory

Question 2

People's [___] cannot be sold or denied.

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rights

Question 3

Only [___] or the law of the land can determine the consequences of one's actions.

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a jury of one's peers

Question 4

Read the passage from “Magna Carta and Its American Legacy.” Then answer the question.According to the passage, why was the Magna Carta originally written?

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to provide protection for the rights and property of the nobility

Question 5

Read the passage from "Magna Carta and Its American Legacy." Then answer the question.

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According to the passage, the Magna Carta will protect all .: freemen; People's cannot be sold or denied.: rights; Only or the law of the land can determine the consequences of one's actions.: a jury of one's peers

Question 6

According to the passage, the Magna Carta will protect all [___].

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freemen; According to the passage, the Magna Carta will protect all .: freemen; People's cannot be sold or denied.: rights; Only or the law of the land can determine the consequences of one's actions.: a jury of one's peers

Question 7

Read the passage from "Magna Carta and Its American Legacy.” Then answer the question.What did the nobles hope to accomplish by having King John sign the Magna Carta?

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to prevent the king from having the power to abuse rights and inflict injustices

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