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Question 1

Magna Carta

Answer 1

• It was a document signed in 1215 by King John that gives specific rights to the nobles
• It limited the king’s right to change taxes
• Guaranteed the right to be put on trial before put in jail

Question 2

Parliament

Answer 2

• A grest council formed under the Magna Carta that advised the king, their greatest power was the Power of the Purse
• The Power of the Purse was the power to approve new taxes
• Was a two house legislature, which was made up of the House of Lords and the House of Commons
• The House of :Lords was made up of nobles that inherit titles
• The House of Commons was made up of rich people and land owners that had to be elected

Question 3

A Bill of Rights

Answer 3

-A list of freedoms or privileges that a government ensures

Question 4

The English Bill of Rights

Answer 4

• Was signed by Queen Mary and King William, it ensures a list of privileges and freedoms
• The Glorious Revolution was the event in which King James II was removed from the throne by the Parliament, his daughter Mary and her husband became King and Queen

Question 5

John Peter Zenger Trial

Answer 5

-He was arrested for writing something scandalous about the governor, but it was the truth so he was innocent.

Question 6

Libel

Answer 6

-A section of writing that mightbe hurtful to someone