Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and purposes of government, law, and the American political system. - Trace the impact that the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Mayflower Compact, and Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" had on colonists' views of government.
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Which idea is from the Magna Carta?
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The government should have unlimited power to tax
The government should give people a fair and speedy trial.
The people should be completely free from the government
The people should support a strong central government
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The conversation below concerns lawmaking. Which colonial principle is being discussed?
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natural rights
social contract
self-government
limited monarchy
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Which idea is from the Magna Carta?
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The conversation below concerns lawmaking. Which colonial principle is being discussed?
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Below is a timeline. Which writing encourages the action demonstrated in the timeline?
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The statements below are from the English Bill of Rights, 1689. Which purpose of government can be traced to these statements?
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The passage below was written by Thomas Paine in his 1776 pamphlet, "Common Sense". Based on this passage, how is the author's view reflected in the US political system?
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Based on this statement from a US government document, how does the nation of Bhutan uphold the principles expressed in the English Bill of Rights?
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Which document was written in 1215 by a group of English nobles to limit the power of King John I, and was the source of the colonial principles of limited government and rule of law?
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Which document was written in 1689 after England's revolution established a new monarchy limited by a Parliament and constitution?
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Which document protected the individual liberties of the citizens such as the right to bear arms and the right to protest?
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Which document was signed by the group of pilgrims in Plymouth Harbor, Massachusetts in 1620 who wanted to have self government and a social contract?
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Which document was written in 1776 by Thomas Paine in order to persuade the angry colonists to finally declare independence from England?
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Which colonial principle from the Magna Carta is the idea that everyone must follow the law, and no one is above the law?
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Which colonial principle is the idea that governments should be limited in power and formed with a set of written rules?
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Which colonial principle from the Mayflower Compact is the idea that a government should be created and run by the people?
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Which colonial principle is the idea that the power in government comes from the people?
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Which colonial principle refers to the idea that there is a set of things that people believe they should be free to do?
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Which phrase completes the diagram?
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Which idea from the Magna Carta is the idea that governments should follow established and fair legal procedures?
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Which documents influenced the colonists' views of government?
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Which of the following best explains the excerpt from the English Bill of Rights?
