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11th Century England

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What is the term for the practice of looking back at a previous decision as guidance for solving a case?

Precedence (correct)

Precedentation

Precedent

Preceding

What did the Magna Carta establish regarding taxation?

It required permission from the nobility and rich merchants for any tax increase. (correct)

It allowed the king to increase taxes without any permission.

It imposed heavy taxes on the poor and the Church.

It abolished all taxes for the nobility and rich merchants.

What did the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 demonstrate?

Peasants were seeking higher taxes.

Peasants were capable of political organization. (correct)

Peasants were content with their situation.

Peasants were powerless against the nobles.

What was the main purpose of the juries in the Common Law system?

To decide the verdict with guidance from judges Signup and view all the answers

What did the concept of Habeas Corpus introduce?

A reason was required to lock someone up Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of some early rulers of England in the 11th century?

Becoming King of France and England Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the consequences of the hands-off attitude of early English rulers towards the country?

England didn't have the intense oversight that other countries had Signup and view all the answers

Who secured England for his own after the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

William the Conqueror Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant issue concerning the courts in England after the Battle of Hastings?

Language barrier between William and his Norman barons and the English Signup and view all the answers

What did Richard the Lionheart do to finance his wars in France?

Bankrupted England Signup and view all the answers