The function of the second section, which begins “That all grants and promises of fines and forfeitures of particular persons before conviction are illegal and void,” is primarily to explain why the king is wrong. This section addresses the abuse of power regarding the imposition of fines and forfeitures without due process, underlining the principle of legal protections for individuals before they are convicted of a crime.
The first section of the Bill of Rights is dedicated to outlining the king’s abuses of power. What is the function of the second section, which begins “That all grants and promises of fines and forfeitures of particular persons before conviction are illegal and void”?
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to encourage citizens to get involved in government
to encourage citizens to get involved in government
to explain why the king is wrong
to explain why the king is wrong
to instill confidence in the government
to instill confidence in the government
to provide guidance on how to make the government better
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