What text structure did the writers of the English Bill of Rights use to frame their argument?

They discussed the causes of the king's removal from the throne, and then described the rights the new monarchs would protect as an effect.

Which line from the English Bill of Rights describes one cause of James II's removal from the throne?

"By violating the freedom of election of members to serve in Parliament"

What was one effect of the English Bill of Rights?

It limited the power of the monarchy.

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

Which right listed in the English Bill of Rights is the basis for the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, shown above?

"That the subjects . . . may have arms for their defence"

Which rights listed in the US Constitution are also guaranteed by the English Bill of Rights? Check all that apply

First Amendment: "Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech . . . or the right of the people . . . to petition the Government."

Eighth Amendment: "Excessive bail shall not be required . . . nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted."

The English Bill of Rights effectively ended the threat of

absolutism.

How did the Magna Carta change the relationship between the monarch and the people?

It placed limits on the monarch's power.

Which monarch was forced to sign the Petition of Right?

Charles I

The Magna Carta placed limits on the government and indicated that the monarch

must obey the law.

Which describes the Petition of Right relative to the Magna Carta?

The Petition of Right reinforces the Magna Carta.

Why was James II's support of Catholicism and Catholic leaders an issue?

Most parliamentarians were Protestant in faith.

Parliament created the Petition of Right over concerns about the monarch's

(NOT) tyranny.

I'm pretty sure it's absolutism.

How did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 limit the power of the monarchy?

It prevented monarchs from having opponents arrested

Which best explains Charles I's actions after Parliament refused him war funds?

He dissolved Parliament.