Origins of democracy example #50457

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Common law follows the past rulings of
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judges.
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Read the quote from England's Magna Carta. No freeman is to be taken or imprisoned or disseised of his free tenement or of his liberties or free customs. . . . To no-one will we sell or deny of delay right or justice.
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due process.
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The English Bill of Rights put limits on the power of
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the monarchy.
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What was an important effect of Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England?
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Common law became more accessible.
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William Blackstone was important because he
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created a record of common law.
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According to the English Bill of Rights, who makes laws regarding taxation?
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Parliament.
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When the police arrest someone today, they must follow certain agreed-upon procedures. They are said to be following
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due process.
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Key privileges included in both the English Bill of Rights and the US Bill of Rights include
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protection against unusual punishment and the right to trial by jury.
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Which heading best fits in the empty box to the right?
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Common Law
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Which statement is true of government in England before the English Bill of Rights?
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Parliament advised the king, who made all decisions.
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The Glorious Revolution of 1688 demonstrated that Parliament had
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power over the English monarchy.
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An important effect of the Magna Carta on English government was that it
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gave more power to the people and protected their rights.
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At the time of the Glorious Revolution and the writing of the English Bill of Rights, Americans
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lived in English colonies, subject to English law.
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Common law refers to laws determined through
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precedent.