Chapter 3.4 part 1 Flashcards
What did the Magna Carta guarantee
It guaranteed Englishmen important rights
Nobleman cannot have there…..
Property seized by the king
Could noblemen be taxed
No
Noblemen could be put on trial with a _______
Witness
Who could determine noblemens punishment?
People of the same social ranking as the noblemen
What did the Magna Carta limit
It limited the power of the king which is rule of law
The rights of the Englishman were known as
Limited government
Where did Parliament take place
London England
What is parliament
England’s chief lawmaking body
What was Parliament divided into
The House of Commons and the House of Lords
What was the House of Commons
The House of Commons was elected by the people in the lower house and was not as powerful as the House of Lords
What was the House of Lords
They were nonelected Nobles, judges, and church officials, and was determined by heredity
What did parliaments not allow colonies to send
Representatives
Where was the house the Burgesses and the general assembly. And what did they both impose
Burgesses: Virginia
General assembly: Pennsylvania
Both imposed taxes
Who were the royal governors appointed by
The king