Prologue Test Questions Flashcards
What are the common basic principles of law developed by the Romans?
unfair laws will be set aside
the burden of proof rests with the accuser rather then the accused
an accused person is innocent until proven guilty
What was Rome’s influence on government and democracy?
Rome gave the world the idea of a republic
Rome adopted the idea that individuals were citizens, not subjects
Rome left its written legal code and the idea of equal and impartial justice
What was the long term effect of Henry II’s development of the jury trial?
England was unified under common law
What was the significance of England’s Bill of Rights?
it limited power of the monarch and guaranteed rights to the people
Which form of government sometimes had a ruler who claimed divine right?
monarchy
What is a republic?
a government in which citizens elect leaders who make government decisions
How did Pericles’ decisions to increase the number of paid officials and to pay jurors affect democracy in Greece?
it allowed poorer citizens to participate in government
What describes the English Civil War?
Charles the first tried to rule as an absolute monarch
How was the English Civil War an example of why representative governments sometimes fail?
the laws created by the victorious side were too strict
What form of government did England establish during the Glorious Revolution?
constitutional monarchy
What describes the development of democracy in Medieval England?
Parliaments power gradually expanded
What order do Cleisthenes, Pericles, and Solon go in chronologically?
Solon, Cleisthenes, Pericles
Who is an Athenian ruler who allowed all citizens to submit laws for debate and passage?
Cleisthenes
Who is an Athenian ruler who first allowed the lowest class of citizens to vote?
Solon
What is the Roman legislative branch?
Senate
