1. Question 1 When a government should not be all-powerful is known as what type of government? A.Representative Government B.Democratic Government C.Limited Government D.Strict Government

2. Question 2 What document did the people of England forced King John to sign in 1215 which included due process and trial by jury? A. Declaration of Independence B. Magna Carta C. English Constitution D. Petition of Right

3. Question 3 Which type of colony is organized by a person who the king granted land to? A. Royal Colony B. Proprietary Colony C. Charter Colony D. None of the Above

4. What basic concepts of government were held by American colonists?

5. The English colonists in America brought with them three main concepts: Basic Concepts of Government The need for an ordered social system, or government. The idea of limited government, that is, that government should not be all-powerful. The concept of representative government—a government that serves the will of the people.

6. Magna Carta Because of King John’s military actions and heavy taxes, local Barons wanted certain rights Barons forced King John to sign the Magna Carta in 1215 Included acts of trial by jury Due process of law Protection of taking away life, liberty or property Power of monarchy was not absolute

7. Other important documents in history By 1628, King Charles I asked Parliament for more money in taxes Parliament refused unless the King signed a Petition of Right – King could no longer imprison or punish anyone but by the lawful judgment of his peers (or law of the land) – King can’t impose martial law or shelter the king’s troops

8. Other important documents in history By 1689, after Parliament offered the crown to William & Mary of Orange, Parliament drew up the English Bill of Rights – Prohibited a standing army during peace time – Required all parliamentary elections to be free – Right to a fair trial – No excessive bail – No cruel & unusual punishment

9. Important English Documents The way our government works today can be traced to important documents in history:

10. English Colonies 3 Types of Colonies in North America 1.Royal Colonies – direct control of the Crown 2.Proprietary Colonies – organized by a person who the king granted land 3.Charter Colonies – charters granted by the king and self governing

11. 1. Royal Colonies King would name a royal governor to serve the colony as chief executive Council named by the king would serve as an advisory body to the royal governor Governor council as the upper house Lower house were elected by property owners Bicameral House

12. Proprietary & Charter Colonies Proprietary Colonies Similar to a royal colonies, the government was appointed by the proprietor Maryland, Pennsylvania & Delaware Charter Colonies Governors were elected by white male property owners Connecticut and Rhode Island

13. Question 1 When a government should not be all-powerful is known as what type of government? A.Representative Government B.Democratic Government C.Limited Government D.Strict Government

14. Question 2 What document did the people of England forced King John to sign in 1215 which included due process and trial by jury? A. Declaration of Independence B. Magna Carta C. English Constitution D. Petition of Right

15. Question 3 Which type of colony is organized by a person who the king granted land to? A. Royal Colony B. Proprietary Colony C. Charter Colony D. None of the Above