Question

Which statement best assesses the connection between English governmental structure and U.S. political thought?(1 point)
Responses

The Framers copied the Magna Carta word for word when creating the U.S. government.
The Framers copied the Magna Carta word for word when creating the U.S. government.

The Framers thought a constitutional monarchy would be the best form of government.
The Framers thought a constitutional monarchy would be the best form of government.

The Framers wanted the U.S. government to be exactly like the English government.
The Framers wanted the U.S. government to be exactly like the English government.

The Framers used English governmental structure as a foundation of their political thought.

Answer 1

The Framers used English governmental structure as a foundation of their political thought.

(They drew on English ideas—like common law, rights from the Magna Carta, and mixed government concepts—without copying England exactly or keeping a monarchy.)