Legal Codes Practice Quiz
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The Declaration of Independence is founded on the idea that people are smart enough and capable enough to rule themselves
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True
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False
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Which of the following apply to the Roman Republic? (choose 3)
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12 Tables
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Direct Democracy
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Indirect Democracy
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1st Republic in the world
Correct Answer(s)
A. 12 Tables
A. Indirect Democracy
A. 1st Republic in the world -
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How did the Magna Carta contribute to the development of the English government?
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It created a two-house parliament
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It extended voting rights
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It provided for a Bill of Rights
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It limited the power of the monarch
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A. It limited the power of the monarch -
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1st Democracy in the history of the world
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Athenian Democracy
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Roman Republic
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United States
Correct Answer
A. Athenian Democracy -
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In which document is the principle of limitation of government power first stated?
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Magna Carta
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Declaration of Independence
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English Bill of Rights
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The Constitution
Correct Answer
A. Magna Carta -
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Universal law, no man is above the law, no taxation without consultation
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English Bill of Rights
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Magna Carta
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Justinian's Code
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12 Tables
Correct Answer
A. Magna Carta -
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Trial by jury, innocent until proven guilty, unified the legal process
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English Bill of Rights
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Magna Carta
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Justinian's Code
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12 Tables
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A. Justinian's Code -
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Which of the following were included in the English Bill of Rights? (pick 2)
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No Excessive Bail
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No Cruel or Unusual Punishment
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Freedom of Religion
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Power to the States
Correct Answer(s)
A. No Excessive Bail
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