Genealogy of Liberty

Genealogy of Liberty

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Because America was part of the British Empire, The American Constitution has a British legal heritage. Over the course of 600+ years, several liberty charters were birthed out of the struggle between the English people and oppressive government. These charters form the basis of our Constitution's legal heritage and shed light on the development of the legal protections for our most cherished liberties. Test your knowledge of these charters.
1. How many English liberty charters form the fundamental legal heritage which gave birth to America’s founding documents?*

1573
2.Which liberty charter was created during the reign of Henry I?*

1100 Charter of Liberties1215 Magna Carta1628 Petition of RightThe English Bill of Rights
3. Which liberty charter was created during the reign of King John?*

1100 Charter of Liberties1215 Magna Carta1628 Petition of RightThe English Bill of Rights
4. Which liberty charter was created in response to the abuses of King Charles’ government?*

The English Bill of Rights1100 Charter of Liberties1628 Petition of Right1215 Magna Carta
5. Which liberty charter outlined the “pernicious design” to overthrow liberty?*

The English Bill of Rights1776 Declaration of IndependenceThe Grand Remonstrance1215 Magna Carta
6. Which of the following was NOT listed in the six elements of the “pernicious design?”*

Corruption of the courtsCreation of fiat moneyBig TechDisarming the people
7. What was the latest liberty charter under which America’s drafters operated prior to the Declaration of Independence?*

The English Bill of Rights1776 Declaration of Independence1628 Petition of Right1215 Magna Carta
8. Magna Carta Liberatum (The Grand Charter of Liberties) created a counsel of 25 barons. This counsel would develop into what body?*

The Star ChamberThe Council of Foreign RelationsParliamentPosse Comitatus
9. What is the true principle of “separation of church and state?”*

That churches have no place in politicsThat the government should have no control over the affairs of the churchThat all church must be registered with the IRSCitizens in government office must not reveal their faith in public
10. Which of the following are included in the 5 liberties listed in the first amendment to the US Constitution? (Can you name all five?)*

SpeechPressDue ProcessMilitiaReligionRight to Keep and Bear ArmsRight to Vote
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