Quiz #3 1- T/F Plato thought that Kings with their power handed down by God were best fit to run a country. 2- What was the significance of the Magna Carta? (Hint: What did it limit?)

3- Feudalism is a system where: – A Masters own slaves as property who work for free – B There is constant fighting – C Noble lords owned land and serfs (peasants) worked the land and got just enough to survive – D All of the above 4- Aristotle thought that humans were best fit to live: – A In the wilderness – B In a state with a government – C In cities – D In Los Angeles

5- The original juries in England: – A Acted like witnesses today, speaking on the character of the accused – B Decided innocence or guilt of a crime – C Were the audience in court – D Fought the accused to the death 6- T/F The Petition of Right allowed the King to tax without the consent of pariliament.

7- Common Law: – A Is a set of laws and rules established over time – B Are the laws made by the King – C The people vote on all the laws, the King has no say – D All of the above 8- The Star Chamber: – A Was a courthouse shaped like a star – B Was the prison where the King’s enemies were kept – C Was a special court created by the king, where the rules didn’t apply – D All of the above

9- T/F The Magna Carta was a contract between the King and the Nobles. 10- Due Process is: – A The laws made by the king – B Illegal – C The law working in a consistent predictable way – D The laws that are chosen by the people only

*** Bonus *** What was the name of Plato’s book about government