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Name__________________________________________________________ Date_______________________________ Guided Reading Activity 2-1: The Colonial Period Directions: Use the information in your textbook to complete the chart. First define each idea in your own words. Then give examples that illustrate how each idea was put into practice. TWO IDEAS ABOUT GOVERNMERNT FROM AMERICA’S HERITAGE Limited Government Definition The power of the ruler or government is limited, but not all powerful. Representative Government Definition The people elect delegates to make laws and conduct government. How Idea was Put into Practice The people or their representatives in Parliament had to approve taxes; the ruler could not interfere with Parliament; accused people had the right to a trial by jury; the people could not be subject to cruel or unusual punishment. Students might mention specific examples: • • • Magna Carta Petition of Rights English Bill of Rights How Idea was Put into Practice Based on John Locke’s ideas that people possessed natural rights, that they could forma government to protect their rights, that they were born with an obligation to obey rulers, and that government was legitimate only as long as the people continued to consent to it, the people formed a government with a Parliament that could make and pass laws the ruler had to negotiate. Students might mention a specific example: • The Mayflower Compact GRA AK 2-1 (37-06-70) Page 1 of 3
