Sunday, April 7, 2013

What three things did the English Bill of Rights do?

The English Bill of Rights was written in 1689 by the British parliament in response to the succession of William and Mary. The English Bill of Rights was used as the cornerstone for developing democratic freedoms in Britain in the 1600s and into the future. It was introduced as a way to limit the power of the monarchy, and restore power to the parliament.


The 1689 English Bill of Rights built on an...

The English Bill of Rights was written in 1689 by the British parliament in response to the succession of William and Mary. The English Bill of Rights was used as the cornerstone for developing democratic freedoms in Britain in the 1600s and into the future. It was introduced as a way to limit the power of the monarchy, and restore power to the parliament.


The 1689 English Bill of Rights built on an earlier document, the Magna Carta which was published in 1215. The English Bill of Rights further built upon the Magna Carta in a number of ways to decrease the King or Queen's power.


Firstly, it guaranteed free elections of parliament positions. Included in this guarantee was also the guarantee that parliament would meet frequently and regularly.


Secondly, it established the right of the English people to complain to the King or Queen in parliament. This right later served as the basis for the American Bill of Rights idea of freedom of speech.


Thirdly, it forbid the government imposing excessive fines, or inappropriate cruel punishments in response to crimes.


The English Bill of Rights also put in place workings which provided that the laws of the English people would be determined by individuals representing the peoples best interests. Hope this helps! 

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