Question

Which phrase describes an impact of the English Bill of Rights on the U.S. Constitution?(1 point)
Responses

freedom of speech for members of Parliament
freedom of speech for members of Parliament

prohibition of theft and lying
prohibition of theft and lying

simplification of ancient Roman law
simplification of ancient Roman law

protection from excessive bail
protection from excessive bail

Answer 1

The phrase that describes an impact of the English Bill of Rights on the U.S. Constitution is **protection from excessive bail**. This principle was incorporated into the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, reflecting the influence of the English legal tradition.