Read this list:Citizens cannot be forced to house soldiers.Citizens cannot be imprisoned without being convicted of a crime.Citizens cannot be taxed without the permission of Parliament.Which historical document established these important principles?A.The Magna CartaB.The Petition of RightC.The English Bill of RightsD.The Mayflower Compact

What is one of the four basic principles of the 1628 Petition of Right?A.All citizens have the right to a fair and speedy trial.B.Citizens are protected from cruel and unusual punishments.C.Citizens cannot be forced to house soldiers.D.All citizens have the right to freedom of speech.

Which idea was the English Bill of Rights most directly responsible for?A.All citizens had the right to speak freely without legal consequences.B.An unfair government could be dissolved by its citizens.C.Citizens had the right to petition the government.D.The right to vote was a natural right that should be enjoyed by all citizens.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The document explaining the ideas of the Constitution and urging its ratification isMultiple Choicethe Mayflower Compact.the Declaration of Independence.The Anti-Federalist Papers.The Federalist Papers.the Declaration of Conscience.

The concepts of natural rights, social contract, and popular sovereignty are explained in which of the following documents?Mayflower CompactArticles of ConfederationDeclaration of IndependenceMagna Carter

Which of the following most inspired the inclusion in the Declaration of Independence of the right of the people to revolt against a tyrannical government? A. the English Bill of Rights B. Montesquieu's De l'esprit des Lois (Spirit of Laws) C. Locke's Second Treatise D. the Virginia House of Burgesses