Magna Carta
What document was written in 1215?
The Magna Carta
Who was the king of Great Britain?
King George III.
How many amendments make up the Bill of Rights?
10
What organization was created after World War I to promote international peace?
League of Nations
Which principle says that human rights belong to every person, regardless of who they are?
Universality
Who signed the Magna Carta?
King John
Who adopted the Declaration of Independence?
The Continental Congress.
Which amendment protects freedom of speech and religion?
First amendment
What organization replaced the League of Nations?
United Nations
Which principle means that all human rights are equally important and cannot be divided into “more important” and “less important” rights?
Indivisibility
What did the Magna Carta limit?
The king’s power
What did the colonists believe people were born with?
Human rights
Which amendment protects the right to keep and bear arms?
Second amendment
What agreements establish rules for protecting people during armed conflicts?
Geneva Conventions
Which principle means that human rights are connected and that one right can affect another?
Interdependence
In what year was the Magna Carta written?
1215
Why were the colonists unhappy with King George III?
They had to pay high taxes.
Which amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Fourth Amendment
Name two groups protected by the Geneva Conventions.
Civilians, prisoners of war, wounded or sick people
Which principle means that everyone should enjoy their rights without discrimination
Equality and non-discrimination
What was one important thing of the Magna Carta?
Put limits to the royal power
How many colonies broke away from Great Britain?
13 colonies
Which amendment reserves powers not given to the federal government to the states or the people?
Tenth Amendment
What is the main purpose of the Geneva Conventions?
To protect people affected by armed conflict and establish humanitarian rules for war.
Which principle says that people should be able to participate in decisions that affect their rights and lives?
Participation and inclusion