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2.1 The Roots of American Democracy

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What important principle that later influenced the development of representative government did Magna Carta advance>
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Rule of law
federalism
self-government
separation of powers

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Q1
What important principle that later influenced the development of representative government did Magna Carta advance>
Rule of law
federalism
self-government
separation of powers
30s
Q2
Which of the following statements describes how ideals such as representative government, limited government and individual rights developed in the American colonies
The colonists brought these edeals of the English political heritage with them
The colonists' distance from England allowed them to develop these ideals
The colonists observed Native American government rooted in these ideals
The struggle to establish colonies inspired these ideals among the colonists
30s
Q3
Which type of English colony enjoyed the ost independence from the English monarchy>
charter colony
royal colony
compact colony
proprietary colony
30s
Q4
Which of the following statements best describes the idea of civic virtue
A government's power must be divided among several branches
A republic can thrive oly id citizens place the common good over their own interests
An individual possesses natural rights of life, liberty, and property
A monarch's unrestricted power can lead easily to tyranny
30s
Q5
Enlightenment ideas influenced the framers opinions regarding which of the following political concepts?
social contract
civic virtue
republicanism
divine right
30s