Study Questions for Chapter 7 Lesson 3

Chapter 7 Lesson 3

1. Define and identify the following:
a. republic
b. separation of powers
c. federalism
d. electoral college
e. checks and balances
f. bill
g. veto
h. override
i. impeach
j. Magna Carta
k. English Bill of Rights
l. House of Burgesses
m. Mayflower Compact
n. Enlightenment
o. John Locke
p. Montesquieu
2. What protected the people from excessive power in government?
3. What were the two main points of the Magna Carta?
4. When King John signed the Magna Carta what did he agree to?
5. What did the Great Council become?
6. What did Parliament consist of?
7. What is habeas corpus?
8. What was the first document of self-government?
9. What two important ideas did John Locke state in Treaties on Government?
10. What powers were given to the National Government?
11. What powers were given to the State Government?
12. What powers were shared by the State and National Government?
13. What was Montesquieu's suggestion pertaining to Government?
14. Why do you think the power to create and maintain armed forces was delegated to the federal government?
15. Who heads up the executive branch?
16. What are the three branches of government? Explain in detail each branch.
17. What are checks and balances?