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- Q1Use this information to answer the question. The Magna Carta, the British Bill of Rights, and the Declaration of Independence are documents that are based upon the idea that legitimate government comes from the people. This is known asfederalismseparation of powersmonarchypopular sovereignty30s
- Q2Which historic document was the first to limit the power of a government?English Bill of RightsMagna CartaU.S. ConstitutionLaw Code of Hammarabi30s
- Q3Which term best replaces the question mark? ADVANTAGES OF A ?????? States retain decision-making powers National government provides guidance State programs address individual needsunitary systemdictatorshipconfederal systemmonarchy30s
- Q4What is a disadvantage of a confederate form of government?States are unable to print paper currency.There is no system to manage governmental affairs.There is no system to try citizens of accused crimesThe central government is unable to resolve conflicts between regions.30s
- Q5Movement that spread the idea that reason and science could improve societyenlightenmentprogressivismDeclaration of Independencescientific revolution30s
- Q6King or Queen; rules because of birth statusmonarcyaristocracytheocracyoligarchy30s
- Q7group of people in one place who are ruled by a parent country elsewherecolonysubsidiarypilgrimageadjunct30s
- Q81215; allowed nobles to keep authority but also allowed rights to land owners; monarchs were not above the lawEnglish Bill of RightsU.S. ConstitutionMagna CartaDeclaration of Independence30s
- Q9French philosopher who wrote "social contract." Free people live under oppressive governments.King GeorgeJohn LockeThomas JeffersonJean Jacques Rousseau30s
- Q10Peaceful transfer of power that changed government in England. Rulers would have no more power than the people.Glorious RevolutionRenaissanceProtestant ReformationAmerican Revolution30s
- Q11Written plan for government for the people of PlymouthMayflower CompactMagna CartaDeclaration of IndependenceEnglish Bill of Rights30s
- Q12Restricted the monarch's power; free election of Parliament; Fair trial; no cruel and unusual punishment.Magna CartaMayflower CompactEnglish Bilof RightsDeclaration of Independence30s
- Q13Developed by Baron de Montesquie; kept parts of government from becoming too strong.monarchyfederalismseparation of powerspopular sovereignty30s
- Q14English writer who supported the Glorious Revolution; Thomas Jefferson got natural rights from his writing.George WashingtonJean Jacques ReusseauJohn LockeBaron de Montesque30s
- Q15Investors had partial ownership and a share in future profitsjoint stock companyagencycolonytrust fund30s