1. Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights,
TAKS Review
8.16a – identify the influence of ideas from historic documents, including the
Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights,
the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers, [and selected anti-federalist writings] on the US system of government
NOTES TO TEACHER: This is meant to be used for group discussion. Slides 1-10 are to be discussed in class to show students the connections between the documents and our government. Slides are questions related to what has just been covered. Show students question, determine how you want them to respond (team competition, in pairs, or individually), then click to show answer and discuss. If students still have questions, refer to slide that covers that topic. Ask students to note any question & SE number that they would like to review further. They may share this with their teacher as they review in class.

2. (8.16a) Magna Carta (1215) Taxing Power: Guarantee of a Trial:
the king was forbidden to introduce most new taxes without the permission of a council of nobles
The Constitution provides that the government cannot introduce new taxes unless approved by the people
Guarantee of a Trial:
the king could not execute, imprison, or take away property without a trial by jury or according to the law of the land
the Bill of Rights provides that the government cannot punish a person without due process- including right to a trial by jury

3. (8.16a) English Bill of Rights (1689)
Suspending Laws
King could not suspend laws without consent of Parliament
Constitution states that laws must be passed by the people’s representatives in US Congress
Taxing Power
King could not collect taxes without Parliamentary approval
US Constitution states US Congress must approve taxes

4. English Bill of Rights (1689)
Right to Petition
Guarantees subjects right to petition king to correct grievances
1st Amendment guarantees the right to petition the government
Standing Army
King was prohibited from keeping a standing army without the consent of Parliament
Constitution gives Congress the power to raise and support an army

5. English Bill of Rights (1689)
Freedom of Speech
Members of Parliament had complete freedom of speech in parliamentary proceedings
1st Amendment gives freedom of speech to all
Excessive Bail
Courts were forbidden from setting excessive bail or imposing cruel and unusual punishments
8th Amendment provides for same

6. English Bill of Rights (1689)
Right to Own Arms
All protestant subjects (England is predominantly a protestant nation by 1689) were permitted to possess arms for their defense
2nd Amendment guarantees citizens (regardless of religion) the right to bear arms

7. (8.16a) Mayflower Compact (1620)
Pilgrims agreed to form a representative government and abide by its laws
Mayflower Compact created a model for the rule of law, self-government, and majority rule in the colonies

8. Declaration of Independence (8.16a) (1776)
Stated the main function of government was to protect the “unalienable rights” of its citizens
Promoted the idea that governments derive “their just powers from the consent of the governed”
Influenced by John Locke & other Enlightenment thinkers

9. (8.16a) Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers helped to secure ratification of the Constitution by explaining how the new system of government worked:
Republican (elected representatives) form of government
Need for stronger government
Had 3 branches and powers divided between states and federal government
Protection of minority interests

10. Federalists & Anti-federalists (8.16a)
Who were the leading Federalists?
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Who were the leading Anti-federalists?
Patrick Henry
George Mason
John Hancock

11. 8.16a - Question
Excerpt from the
Magna Carta, 1215
“No freeman shall be taken or imprisoned, or disseised [deprived of rights] or exiled or in any way destroyed, nor will we go upon him or send upon him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land. To no one will we sell, to no one deny or delay right or justice.”
What basic American civil right is described in this excerpt from of the Magna Carta?
Trial by jury
Freedom of religion
Freedom of expression
Protection against unreasonable searches
Click for correct answer.
Correct answer: A

12. 8.16a - Question
Which of the following completes the graphic organizer?
Reasons for creating the Constitution
Grievances against the king in the Magna Carta
Reasons for the English Bill of Rights
Grievances against the king listed in the Declaration of Independence
Correct answer: D

13. 8.16a - Question
English tradition and the Mayflower Compact contributed most significantly to the growth of the principles of –
Government under the law and by the consent of the governed
Religious freedom and voting for women
Checks and balances and separation of powers
Racial equality and equal treatment under the law
Correct answer: A

14. __The English Bill of Rights, 1689
“It is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitions are illegal. That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed; nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”
__The English Bill of Rights, 1689
Which historic document provided similar guarantees to Americans? (8.16a)
Declaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation
Federalist Papers
U. S. Bill of Rights
Correct answer: D

15. “…weakness and divisions at home would invite dangers from abroad; and that nothing would tend more to secure us from them than union, strength, and good government within ourselves.”
___Publius
Based on the above statement, one could conclude that “Publius” was: (8.16a)
A loyalist
An Anti-federalist
A political candidate
A Federalist
Correct answer: D

16. 8.16a - Question
Correct answer is “A” A B C D
Correct Answer: A

17. 8.16a - Question
Which describes a common impact of the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights?
Citizens enjoyed protections against arbitrary actions by the government
Citizens were guaranteed their unalienable rights
The states held power independent of the federal government
The federal government was superior to the states
Correct answer: A

18. 8.16a - Question
“…that one government and general legislation alone, never can extend equal benefits to all parts of the United States: Different laws, customs, and opinions exist in the different states, which by a uniform system of laws would be unreasonably invaded.”
The person who wrote the excerpt above was:
A Federalist
An Anti-federalist
A Republican
A Democrat
Correct Answer: B