Civics T1 U1L5 Quiz

Question

What did the British Parliament believe was the purpose of the English Bill of Rights?
1. The document would give British nobles rights to overthrow their king.
2. Parliament was listing the rights that people already had.
3. The document would explain what the Magna Carta was for.
4. Parliament was asking the people to vote on which rights to grant,

Answer 1

2. Parliament was listing the rights that people already had.

Answer 2

Answers:
1. A. Parliament was listing the rights that people already had.
2. B. People with power tend to abuse it, so power should be kept in check.
3. D. natural law
4. C. a government that does not have the consent of the people it governs
5. B. Even the king must respect certain rights of the people.
6. A. Mayflower Compact
7. A. issuing paper money
8. D. One ruler
9. D. unitary
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