Government in England – Flashcards
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After the fall of the Roman Empire, many of the people who migrated into England were
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of German origin.
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Unhappy with King John's rule, a group of English nobles
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forced him to sign the Magna Carta.
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Look at the list: Representative government Limited powers of government Trial by jury Common law No taxation without representation The rights and liberties included in this list are enjoyed by citizens in...
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democratic countries.
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King Henry II is best known for his improvements to the English
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legal system.
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What impact did the Magna Carta have on the English monarchy?
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It limited it.
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Which of these events happened first in English history?
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William the Conqueror became king of England.
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The writers of the United States Constitution were specifically influenced by the Magna Carta when they guaranteed that
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citizens accused of crimes would be entitled to a trial by jury.
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The Magna Carta enabled English citizens to do which of the following for the first time?
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participate in government
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Which of these was William the Conqueror's land of origin?
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Normandy
