The Bill of Rights 1689 is a foundational legal document that established civil liberties and the principles of a constitutional monarchy in the UK. It set the stage for parliamentary supremacy, requiring the monarch's adherence to Parliament's laws, and introduced rights such as free elections, freedom of speech in Parliament, and the prohibition of cruel punishment. Its influence extends to global constitutionalism.
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The Bill of Rights 1689 emerged from a historical backdrop marked by the struggle for power between the monarchy and Parliament
The Glorious Revolution of 1688 was a nonviolent coup that precipitated the creation of the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights Act, passed in December 1689, codified the Declaration of Right into law, affirming "certain ancient rights and liberties."
The Bill of Rights affirmed the supremacy of Parliament over the monarchy and codified individual rights
The Bill of Rights established the principles of a constitutional monarchy by requiring the monarch to obtain Parliament's consent for matters such as taxation and maintaining an army
The Bill of Rights set forth rights such as free elections, freedom of speech within Parliament, and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment
The Bill of Rights played a crucial role in resolving the political and religious conflicts of the 17th century and inspired foundational texts such as the United States Bill of Rights and the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen
The Bill of Rights had a profound influence on the evolution of constitutionalism globally, solidifying the principles of the Petition of Right and the Habeas Corpus Act
The Bill of Rights established a legacy of rights and liberties that continue to underpin modern democratic governance
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This act confirmed the superiority of ______ over the monarchy and included ideas from ______ ______.
Parliament
John
Locke
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It necessitated the monarch's compliance with ______ for actions like taxation and forbade ______ and unusual punishment.
Parliament's consent
cruel
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Significance of the Magna Carta reassertion in 17th century England
Reaffirmed limitations on royal power, influencing constitutional developments.
