Growing Democracy in England

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Which rights for citizens did the English Bill of Rights support? Check all that apply.

Protection from cruel punishment The right to bear arms The right to trial by jury

Which best describes the type of government England had in the period before Restoration?

military dictatorship

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

He dissolved Parliament

The legislative body that resulted from the signing of the Magna Carta served what purpose?

It acted as a system of checks and balances

Which best describes the significance of William and Mary accepting Parliament's limitation on the monarchy's power?

It affirmed Parliament's supremacy over government

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

It prevented monarchs from having opponents arrested

The Magna Carta was created during the reign of

John

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

The Petition of Right reinforces the Magna Carta

The English Bill of Rights effectively ended the threat of

absolutism

Which best describes the aim of the Petition of Right?

protecting citizens


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