A Treaty Is a Contract Between Two or More Nations

question 56

True/False

A treaty is a contract between two or more nations that must be ratified by the United Nations to take effect.

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Definitions:

Act Concerning Religion

Refers to the Maryland law passed in 1649 that guaranteed religious freedom to all Christians, also known as the Maryland Toleration Act.

Religious Toleration

The acceptance and allowance of different religious beliefs and practices without persecution.

Maryland

A state in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, known for its waterways and coastline on the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay.

English Liberty

The idea that English people were entitled to certain liberties, including trial by jury, habeas corpus, and the right to face one’s accuser in court. These rights meant that even the English king was subject to the rule of law.