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Question 1

Magna Carta

Answer 1

The first document to restrict the king’s power. It was forcefully signed by King John in 1215.

Question 2

Parliament

Answer 2

It was formed under the Magna Carta to form great council to work under king. The two houses of legislature were the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Parliament’s greatest power was to approve taxes, Power of the Purse.

Question 3

Bill of Rights

Answer 3

• list of privileges or freedoms that a gov’t ensures

Question 4

English Bill of Rights

Answer 4

• the four rights are:
  taxing $ for the king’s personal use is illegal
  keeping an army prepared to fight in a time of peace w/o asking the Parliament is illegal
  anyone can vote for members of the Parliament
  what the parliament says is law and cannot be changed by commoners
• the monarch couldn’t impose taxes or organize his own army without the parliament’s permission

Question 5

John Peter Zenger Trial

Answer 5

• Peter wrote something bad about the governor and was sent to court but was freed because it was true
• freedom of the press