4.3 Constitutional Influences
Quiz by Catherine Chesser
Grade 8
Social Studies (2018)
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- Q1One of the most significant impacts of the Magna Carta on the U.S. system of government was the idea that--the power of government needs to be limitedtyrannical governments were acceptable to citizensthe executive branch needed to have the most powerall taxes were considered to be against the law60s113.20.15.A
- Q2The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that “excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishment inflicted.” These ideas are also found in which of these historic documents?Mayflower CompactEnglish Bill of RightsFederalist Paper No. 10Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom60s113.20.15.A
- Q3According to the information below, the English Bill of Rights most influenced the writings of the--The United States ConstitutionThe Magna CartaThe U.S. Bill of RightsFederalist Papers60s113.20.15.A
- Q4The information from the excerpt below most influenced what aspect of the U.S. system of government?The Magna CartaFederalist PapersThe U.S. Bill of RightsThe United States Constitution30s113.20.15.A
- Q5Which of the following best identifies the influence of the Mayflower Compact on the U.S. system of government?The men agreed on the laws for the new colony and this idea of self-government guided the authors of the U.S. Constitution.The Compact pledged allegiance to God, which influenced the United States Bill of Rights to support the Christian faith.It established a system of trade that future Presidents, such as George Washington and Andrew Jackson, would continue with Europe.The acts that were established by the Compact were used by Parliament to enact laws on the thirteen colonies.120s113.20.15.A
- Q6This thirteenth century document, the ________________, outlined grievances against a tyrannical king and was later important in the wording of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. (8.15A)Petition of RightDeclaration of IndependenceAnti-Federalist PapersMagna Carta120s113.20.15.A
- Q7The English Bill of Rights and the U.S. Bill of Rights have similarities. The purpose of both documents was to--protect individual liberties and limit the powers of governmentcreate a standing army to defend the country's bordersgive all men and women the freedom to votegive kings and government officials complete control of the citizenry60s113.20.15.A
