Question

That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal . . .

That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament

–English Bill of Rights,
1689
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

–Constitution of the United States,
Amendment I,
1789
Which ideas are included in both documents? Check all that apply.

People should be able to speak freely.
The rights of citizens must be protected.
Parliament should have greater authority.
Kings and lawmakers should share power.
People must be free to assemble in peace.
Citizens can petition their government.

Answer 1

Checked items:
- People should be able to speak freely. — both documents protect freedom of speech (Parliamentary speech in 1689; general free speech in the 1st Amendment).
- The rights of citizens must be protected. — both affirm protections for subjects/citizens.
- Citizens can petition their government. — both guarantee the right to petition (the king in 1689; the government in the 1st Amendment).