"The English Bill of Rights"

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

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

(1 point)
Responses

“most serious consideration”
“most serious consideration”

“violating the freedom”
“violating the freedom”

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

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

“raising and keeping a standing army”
“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 indicate a critical stance towards the king's actions, suggesting that he is infringing upon the rights of the subjects and acting without proper legislative authority.