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The colonists built their governments based on customs and ideas borrowed from England and early civilizations, including unwritten, judge-made law developed over centuries. This type of law is known as
common law.
limited government, separation of power, checks and balances
The Olive Branch petition was written, signed, and sent to King George III.
the way States would be represented in Congress
limited government
James Wilson and James Madison
a monarch's power was not absolute.
limited government
Which of the following is MOST directly related to the idea that government should be restricted in what it can do?
common law.
limited government, separation of power, checks and balances
The Olive Branch petition was written, signed, and sent to King George III.
the way States would be represented in Congress
limited government
James Wilson and James Madison
a monarch's power was not absolute.
limited government
The Magna Carta established the idea that
common law.
limited government, separation of power, checks and balances
The Olive Branch petition was written, signed, and sent to King George III.
the way States would be represented in Congress
limited government
James Wilson and James Madison
a monarch's power was not absolute.
limited government
Which of the following are considered to have contributed the MOST to creating the Constitution?
common law.
limited government, separation of power, checks and balances
The Olive Branch petition was written, signed, and sent to King George III.
the way States would be represented in Congress
limited government
James Wilson and James Madison
a monarch's power was not absolute.
limited government
Which of the following did all of the first State constitutions have in common?
common law.
limited government, separation of power, checks and balances
The Olive Branch petition was written, signed, and sent to King George III.
the way States would be represented in Congress
limited government
James Wilson and James Madison
a monarch's power was not absolute.
limited government
Laws passed by the legislatures in the royal colonies had to be approved by the governor and the Crown. This went AGAINST which of the following basic concepts of government?
common law.
limited government, separation of power, checks and balances
The Olive Branch petition was written, signed, and sent to King George III.
the way States would be represented in Congress
limited government
James Wilson and James Madison
a monarch's power was not absolute.
limited government
A difference between the Virginia and New Jersey was concerned with which topic?
common law.
limited government, separation of power, checks and balances
The Olive Branch petition was written, signed, and sent to King George III.
the way States would be represented in Congress
limited government
James Wilson and James Madison
a monarch's power was not absolute.
limited government
Which of the following actions by the Second Continental Congress shows John Jay's influence?
common law.
limited government, separation of power, checks and balances
The Olive Branch petition was written, signed, and sent to King George III.
the way States would be represented in Congress
limited government
James Wilson and James Madison
a monarch's power was not absolute.
limited government
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