English Law-Civil War Exam
Review
Mr. Williamson
Lincoln HS
Format
• 13 Multiple Choice Questions at 3 Points each – 39
points
• 7 Matching at 3 points each – 21 points
• 4 Identifications at 3 points each – 12 points
• 1 of 2 essays Essay – SHORT, 2 paragraphs required,
can do more if you feel it is necessary/time allows.
• 80 points total
Theme 1
• First significant move toward democracy in England?
• Common Law? What is it?
• Magna Carta, Petition of Right, English Bill of Rights
– know what they are, what they state…
• Why was Parliament created? How is it divided? What
powers did it have?
• Divine Right/Constitutional Monarchy? What is the
difference?
Theme 2
• Habeas Corpus,
• What is a commonwealth?
• What was the Restoration?
• Who began the constitutional Monarchy?
• Oliver Cromwell? Who was he?
Theme 3
• Rule of law, limited government, consent of the
governed, due process, democracy, individual liberty –
see your handout!
• James II – who was he? Why was he unpopular?
• What was the Glorious Revolution? Why did they call
it that?
Essay Topic
• Choice of 2, must do 1, 2 paragraphs
▫ Discuss the concepts of Rule of Law, Limited
Government, Due Process, Individual Liberty and
Consent of the Governed as key concepts within the
democratic political system. Explain how each support
democratic ideals and principals.
▫ What is the importance of the English Bill of Rights?
How are they similar to the US Bill of Rights? Explain
the meaning of at least two concepts discussed in the
English Bill of Rights and how they translate to the US
Constitution.
Sample Questions
• In order for the constitutional monarchy system
to begin, what document required a signature
from the ruling monarchy?
• A. Magna Carta
• B. Petition of Right
• C. Parliament
• D. English Bill of Rights
Sample Questions
• Why were citizens unhappy with Cromwell’s
reign?
• A. They enjoyed the new freedoms provided to
them
• B. He required absolute obedience and support
• C. He closed down schools and the Church of
England
• D. He reopened bankrupt theaters
Sample Questions
• What was the major theme or concept of the
Magna Carta?
• A. Kings increased their power of their subjects
• B. The king now had to follow the laws of the
land
• C. Nobles and common people increased their
support of the king
• D. The king was now more popular than ever