Select the two correct answers.
A. "Without consent of Parliament"
B. "Pursuant to their respective letters and elections"
C. "Most serious consideration"
D. "Violating the freedom"
E. "Raising and keeping a standing army"
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The two phrases in the English Bill of Rights that convey how the writers feel about the king are:
A. "Without consent of Parliament"
D. "Violating the freedom"
These phrases indicate a concern about the king's authority and actions that undermine parliamentary sovereignty and individual freedoms.
A. Doing away with cruel and unfair punishment
One of the key themes of the Bill of Rights is the protection of individual liberties and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishments, reflecting a commitment to fair treatment under the law.
B. Abolition of enslavement
One of the primary themes of William Wilberforce's 1789 speech was the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade and the broader movement to end enslavement.
C. To create a sense of order and clarity
The Bill of Rights is structured to clearly outline the rights and liberties being established and protected, thereby providing a coherent framework for understanding and enforcing those rights.
