"The English Bill of Rights"

An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown

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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

“violating the freedom”
“violating the freedom”

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

“most serious consideration”
“most serious consideration”

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

“raising and keeping a standing army”

1 answer

The two phrases in the English Bill of Rights that convey how the writers feel about the king are:

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

These phrases suggest a negative view of the king’s actions, indicating a concern for the rights and liberties of the subjects and the importance of parliamentary consent.