Question
Drag and drop the terms with the definitions.
a legislative branch with two houses
to disagree with a majority view
a term that describes unwritten laws that are based on customs, traditions, and prior judicial decisions
any decision that serves as a pattern for future decisions
a legislative branch with a single house
a grant by a sovereign power creating a new entity
Choices
unicameral
common law
precedent
bicameral
charter
dissent
2) Select THREE facts that describe a charter.
customs and traditions that were authorized through a grant
an official written document giving permission to own land
an unwritten document giving authority to govern in any way one chooses
a document that ensured colonists had rights and liberties as freemen to colonize
a grant for ownership from someone with sovereign power
3) Select THREE principles guaranteed by the Magna Carta that later influenced some of the
fundamental principles found in the Constitution of the United States.
limited government
freedom of the press
rights and liberties for the individual such as trial by jury
separation of powers
federal system of government
representation of the people
4) Select the THREE fundamental principles widely applied by the governments established in
English North American colonies.
establishment of a state religion
religious toleration
freedom of the press
bicameralism
government that is not all-powerful
government that must represent the people
5) Select the best answer.
Why did Puritans establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
They wished to avoid interaction with foreigners.
They hoped to make a fortune in order to send missionaries all over the world.
They desired to create a society based on biblical ideas free from interference by the king.
6) Select the best answer.
The ___ provided a framework for the first form of democratic government in the American colonies.
Jamestown Charter
Statutes for Religious Freedom
Mayflower Compact
7) Match each statement with the type of colony it best describes.
This colony was meant to bring revenue to England.
This colony was not strictly controlled; most of these types could make their own decisions.
This colony was under strict rule by a sovereign power
Often, this type of colony was established because of religious intolerance.
This colony’s governor answered directly to the king.
This colony’s landowner appointed a governor.
This colony’s governor was often elected by the people.
a legislative branch with two houses
to disagree with a majority view
a term that describes unwritten laws that are based on customs, traditions, and prior judicial decisions
any decision that serves as a pattern for future decisions
a legislative branch with a single house
a grant by a sovereign power creating a new entity
Choices
unicameral
common law
precedent
bicameral
charter
dissent
2) Select THREE facts that describe a charter.
customs and traditions that were authorized through a grant
an official written document giving permission to own land
an unwritten document giving authority to govern in any way one chooses
a document that ensured colonists had rights and liberties as freemen to colonize
a grant for ownership from someone with sovereign power
3) Select THREE principles guaranteed by the Magna Carta that later influenced some of the
fundamental principles found in the Constitution of the United States.
limited government
freedom of the press
rights and liberties for the individual such as trial by jury
separation of powers
federal system of government
representation of the people
4) Select the THREE fundamental principles widely applied by the governments established in
English North American colonies.
establishment of a state religion
religious toleration
freedom of the press
bicameralism
government that is not all-powerful
government that must represent the people
5) Select the best answer.
Why did Puritans establish the Massachusetts Bay Colony?
They wished to avoid interaction with foreigners.
They hoped to make a fortune in order to send missionaries all over the world.
They desired to create a society based on biblical ideas free from interference by the king.
6) Select the best answer.
The ___ provided a framework for the first form of democratic government in the American colonies.
Jamestown Charter
Statutes for Religious Freedom
Mayflower Compact
7) Match each statement with the type of colony it best describes.
This colony was meant to bring revenue to England.
This colony was not strictly controlled; most of these types could make their own decisions.
This colony was under strict rule by a sovereign power
Often, this type of colony was established because of religious intolerance.
This colony’s governor answered directly to the king.
This colony’s landowner appointed a governor.
This colony’s governor was often elected by the people.
Answers
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Here are the responses to your queries based on the matching, selection, and description tasks provided:
1) **Drag and Drop the Terms with the Definitions:**
- a legislative branch with two houses: **bicameral**
- to disagree with a majority view: **dissent**
- a term that describes unwritten laws that are based on customs, traditions, and prior judicial decisions: **common law**
- any decision that serves as a pattern for future decisions: **precedent**
- a legislative branch with a single house: **unicameral**
- a grant by a sovereign power creating a new entity: **charter**
2) **Select THREE Facts that Describe a Charter:**
- customs and traditions that were authorized through a grant
- an official written document giving permission to own land
- a grant for ownership from someone with sovereign power
3) **Select THREE Principles Guaranteed by the Magna Carta:**
- limited government
- rights and liberties for the individual such as trial by jury
- representation of the people
4) **Select the THREE Fundamental Principles Widely Applied by the Governments Established in English North American Colonies:**
- religious toleration
- government that is not all-powerful
- government that must represent the people
5) **Select the Best Answer:**
- They desired to create a society based on biblical ideas free from interference by the king.
6) **Select the Best Answer:**
- The **Mayflower Compact** provided a framework for the first form of democratic government in the American colonies.
7) **Match Each Statement with the Type of Colony It Best Describes:**
- This colony was meant to bring revenue to England: **mercantile colony (commercial)**
- This colony was not strictly controlled; most of these types could make their own decisions: **proprietary colony**
- This colony was under strict rule by a sovereign power: **royal colony**
- Often, this type of colony was established because of religious intolerance: **settler colony (or religious colony)**
- This colony’s governor answered directly to the king: **royal colony**
- This colony’s landowner appointed a governor: **proprietary colony**
- This colony’s governor was often elected by the people: **self-governing colony (or charter colony)**
Let me know if you need any further assistance!
1) **Drag and Drop the Terms with the Definitions:**
- a legislative branch with two houses: **bicameral**
- to disagree with a majority view: **dissent**
- a term that describes unwritten laws that are based on customs, traditions, and prior judicial decisions: **common law**
- any decision that serves as a pattern for future decisions: **precedent**
- a legislative branch with a single house: **unicameral**
- a grant by a sovereign power creating a new entity: **charter**
2) **Select THREE Facts that Describe a Charter:**
- customs and traditions that were authorized through a grant
- an official written document giving permission to own land
- a grant for ownership from someone with sovereign power
3) **Select THREE Principles Guaranteed by the Magna Carta:**
- limited government
- rights and liberties for the individual such as trial by jury
- representation of the people
4) **Select the THREE Fundamental Principles Widely Applied by the Governments Established in English North American Colonies:**
- religious toleration
- government that is not all-powerful
- government that must represent the people
5) **Select the Best Answer:**
- They desired to create a society based on biblical ideas free from interference by the king.
6) **Select the Best Answer:**
- The **Mayflower Compact** provided a framework for the first form of democratic government in the American colonies.
7) **Match Each Statement with the Type of Colony It Best Describes:**
- This colony was meant to bring revenue to England: **mercantile colony (commercial)**
- This colony was not strictly controlled; most of these types could make their own decisions: **proprietary colony**
- This colony was under strict rule by a sovereign power: **royal colony**
- Often, this type of colony was established because of religious intolerance: **settler colony (or religious colony)**
- This colony’s governor answered directly to the king: **royal colony**
- This colony’s landowner appointed a governor: **proprietary colony**
- This colony’s governor was often elected by the people: **self-governing colony (or charter colony)**
Let me know if you need any further assistance!
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