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RCMultiple Choice

Group Discussions — Cumulative exam

Question 23 • TX-US Government IC (Summer 25-26)

Why was the Petition of Right (1628) of such importance?

Answer
A
It gave the king unlimited power.
B
It stated that the law was higher than the king.
C
It restored the monarchy.
D
It made Puritanism the official religion of England.

Explanation

The Petition of Right challenged Charles I’s use of arbitrary power, including imprisoning people without cause and raising taxes without Parliament’s consent. Its importance was that it affirmed the king had to obey the law, rather than rule above it. Therefore, the correct choice is “It stated that the law was higher than the king.”

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