Give two examples that show how the Virginia Declaration of Rights is a statement of American ideals and values.
The Virginia Declaration of Rights included concepts such as the separation of powers, the right to trial by jury, and the free exercise of religion.
Which of the following sets most accurately matches the important document with the concepts it embodies?
How did the English Bill of Rights limit the power of the English monarch?
It made executing laws without the consent of Parliament illegal, which prevented the monarch from acting arbitrarily and shifted the balance of power in favor of the people through Parliament.
The influence of the Virginia Declaration of Rights can be seen in the __________ and the __________.
Contrast the Massachusetts Body of Liberties to the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.
The Massachusetts Body of Liberties was a document that listed the basic rights of citizens, while the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut was a plan for government that included a process for passing laws, electing representatives, and removing leaders who failed to act in the people’s best interest.
Name two important concepts found in the Magna Carta.
Limited the power of rulers Introduced the idea of writing human rights into law Became the foundation for modern justice Became a model for democratic government and rights for all
Give two reasons why the Mayflower Compact is significant.
The Mayflower Compact is an early example of self-government that provided a foundation for the government of the Plymouth Colony and attempted to create fair and equal laws.
The Massachusetts Body of Liberties __________.
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