This British document was important to American democracy because it discussed limited government on the kings power.
What is the Magna Carta
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These colonies were organized by the king. King chose governors and named a council to rule over states.
Royal
100
This document was drawn by Benjamin Franklin and was the first sign of the colonies coming together.
The Albany Plan
100
This document was used before the Constitution but was replaced due to its many weaknesses.
The Articles of Confederation
100
What does it mean to ratify?
To approve
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This document established trial by jury
English Bill of Rights
200
True or False: Virginia was a propriety colony.
False! Virginia was a Royal Colony
200
What were the basic rights that was outlined in the Declaration of Independence.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
200
This plan proposed a strong central government with 3 branches. It also provided a bicameral legislature, also known as the House and the Senate. Also under this plan, Senators were chosen by the House.
Virginia Plan
200
What two political parties formed during the ratification process?
Federalist and Anti-Federalist
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This King was made to sign the Magna Carta
King John
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These colonies were organized by a person who was given land by the king.
Proprietary
300
This theory states that the king is answerable only to God, not the people he ruled.
Divine Right
300
The 3/5 Compromise dealt with the counting of what people.
African American Slaves
300
This means that government leaders are not exempt from following the law. Proposed by the Federalist
rule of law
400
This couple was made to sign the English Bill of Rights
William and Mary
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Out of the three types of colonies which had the least amount of freedom for its citizens
Royal
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True or False: The 1st Continental Congress was called to hash out the grievances about the Intolerable Acts
True
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This plan was suggested by several small states and called for one Congress with the states represented equally.
New Jersey
400
What year was the Constitution Official ratified by ALL thirteen colonies?
1790
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The English Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta helped inspired what American document
The Constitution
500
Self-governing colonies with governors elected by property owners are called. . . (Connecticut and Rhode Island)
Charter Colonies
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The colonies united as a government in the 2nd Continental Congress and prepared for what action?
WAR
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This compromise established the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate where every state gets 2 Senators.
The Great Compromise
500
This state was the first to ratify the Constitution