English Bill of Rights 1689, An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown

Question
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Which phrases in the English Bill of Rights convey how the writers feel about the king? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)
Responses

“without consent of Parliament”
“without consent of Parliament”

“raising and keeping a standing army”
“raising and keeping a standing army”

“pursuant to their respective letters and elections”
“pursuant to their respective letters and elections”

“violating the freedom”
“violating the freedom”

“most serious consideration”

1 answer

The two phrases from the English Bill of Rights that convey the writers' feelings about the king are:

  1. “without consent of Parliament”
  2. “violating the freedom”

These phrases reflect concerns about the king's power and actions that are seen as infringing upon the rights and liberties of the subjects.