England, France & Enlightenment Quiz- Social Studies Flashcards
What is a monarchy?
A monarchy is a total rule by one person over a region.
What did the Magna Carta do?
The Magna Carta guarantees basic rights to English citizens.
How did Parliament solve the issue of “no taxation without representation”?
The Parliament enforced the rule that citizens cannot be taxed if they are not asked.
Why did kings in England get in fights with Parliament?
The kings in England got into fights with Parliament because Parliament would take away a lot of their power and check on them.
Why was King Charles I executed?
He was put on trial in Parliament and was sentenced guilty of being a tyrant, traitor, murderer, and public enemy.
What does the “limited” in limited monarchy mean? (hint: who is limited?)
The “limited” in limited monarchy means that the constitution or legislative body limits the monarch’s powers to ensure the monarch doesn’t have too much power.
Explain the principle of habeas corpus.
The principle of habeas corpus is no person could be held in prison without first being charged with a specific crime
How is an absolute monarch different from a regular king or queen?
An absolute monarch controls EVERYTHING. But a regular king or queen has limited power which is controlled by Parliament or the constitution.
What is divine right?
Divine right is the idea that monarchs are selected and put in power by God.
Why was King Louis XIV nicknamed the “Sun King”?
King Louis XIV was nicknamed “ Sun King” because he lived in lots of luxury, spent tons of money, and everything in France revolved around him.
Why did the people of France celebrate after King Louis XIV died?
The people of France celebrated after King Louis died because he ruled for 72 years, and started the French Revolution, they were sick of taxes paid for his constant wars and Versailles, and they were sick of absolute rule.
Thomas Hobbes
He was a fan of Absolute Monarchs.
John Locke
Right to overthrow the government if these natural rights aren’t protected.
Baron de Montesquieu
Separations of Power/branches of government
Mary Wollstonecraft
Mary Wollstonecraft believed in equal rights for women.
