KGraf The Origins of U.S. Government
About this set
Created by:
kathryngraf on October 11, 2011
Subjects:
Log in to favorite or report as inappropriate.
Order by
18 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Magna Carta | This "Great Charter" was signed by King John in 1215. It was the first document that limited the power of the king and protected the rights of the people. |
| Parliament | England's lawmaking body made up of two houses (groups of men) |
| House of Commons | one of the houses of Parliament including landowners and business leaders that represent the middle class and common people and are elected to office. |
| House of Lords | this branch of Parliament included nobles and church leaders - appointed, not elected |
| American Colonists | were still English citizens |
| Colonial Representation in Parliament | There was none! The colonies had no say in the laws made by Parliament - but they still had to obey them! |
| Assemblies | Meetings of groups of men who made the laws for their own colony. |
| Who could be part of the Assembly? | Only males who owned land |
| House of Burgesses | Elected assembly of lawmakers in colonial Virginia, created in 1618. |
| Royal Governor | a British official appointed by the king to rule over a royal colony |
| King James II | was hated because he wanted total authority over England and the colonies. He ignored Parliament and made it illegal to meet in colonial assemblies. |
| William and Mary | replaced King James when he ran away |
| English Bill of Rights | Guaranteed certain rights to English citizens. Protected the people from the power of the King (1689) |
| salutary neglect | An English policy of not strictly enforcing laws in its colonies and leaving them to govern themselves. |
| John Peter Zenger | went on trial for speaking out against the royal governor and accusing him of corruption (illegal deeds) |
| Zenger trial | The jury ruled that people have the right to speak the truth - led to our belief in freedom of the press (news) |
| Three ways the Magna Carta protected people ... | right to a trial by a jury of peers, no trials without witnesses, the King could not impose taxes without approval from Parliament, |
| The Glorious Revolution | A bloodless revolt, power was shifted peacefully from King James II to his daughter, Mary and her husband William |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.
Set Champions
Scatter Champion
10.8 secs by Tryhard1234
Space Race Champion
650 points by adamlovesfood