Magna Carta
the Magna Carta is an ___ charter
English
What were the main grievances that led to the creation of the Petition of Rights?
Imposition of taxes without Parliament's consent, arbitrary imprisonment, and quartering of soldiers in private homes
What was the missing branch of government that made sure all the laws are enforced?
Executive
What is a constitution?
What is a constitution?
The Bill restored the right to bear arms to which religious affiliation?
Protestants
Which king was "forced" to sign the Magna Carta in 1215?`
King John
Who was the monarch at the time of the Petition of Rights, and what was their response to the petition?
King Charles I, initially accepted but later ignored the petition
Why was it so difficult to pass laws under the Articles of Confederation?
States needed to have a 2/3 majority for laws to pass.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government consisted only of _______________ , a one house body of delegates who had the power to make laws
Congress
What was one of the concerns behind the creation of the Bill of Rights?
That the crown retained too much power.
Which idea describes the Magna Carta of 1215?
to force the monarchy to give up power
What was the significance of the Petition of Rights in the development of constitutional monarchy in England?
It limited the power of the monarchy and established the principle that the king was subject to the law.
What could have made people really not like the Articles of Confederation.
Congress could not afford to pay soldiers that fought in the Revolutionary War.
Under the Articles of Confederation the national government was very weak
The founding fathers intentionally made the national government weak because they wanted it to be complete different than King George III's oppressive monarchy
The English Bill of Rights was passed by the
Parliament of England
This painting shows King John signing a document in 1215. Which groups of people are forcing the King to sign this document?
nobles
How did the Petition of Rights impact the power of the monarch and the rights of the people?
It limited the power of the monarch and affirmed the rights of the people.
What event demonstrated that the Articles of Confederation were too weak and needed to be changed?
Shays' Rebellion
What is a delegate ?
a person sent or authorized to represent others, in particular an elected representative sent to a conference.
The English Bill of Rights
All the answers are correct
Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?
It was the first document to place limits on the king's power
What are the key provisions of the English Bill of Rights?
The key provisions include the right to petition the king, the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment, the right to bear arms for self-defense, and the right to free speech in Parliament.
Who held most of the power under the Articles of Confederation?
The States
Define "framers"
A person who shapes or creates a concepts, plan, or system
What king and queen signed the Bill of Rights before being sworn in?
William and Mary