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The English Bill of Rights declared that each member of Parliament had the right to
A
speak freely.B
refuse to pay taxes.C
disobey laws.D
serve as king.2
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Look at the diagram below.
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ReligionB
Protest MovementsC
Common LawD
Judges3
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English Bill of RightsB
Commentaries on the Laws of EnglandC
Petition of RightD
Magna Carta4
Read the quote from England’s Magna Carta.No freeman is to be taken or imprisoned or disseised of his free tenement or of his liberties or free customs. . . . To no-one will we sell or deny of delay right or justice.
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lower taxes.B
due process.C
protect property.D
suspend laws.5
What was an important effect of Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England?
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People in England no longer had to pay taxes.B
Common law became more accessible.C
Judges were able to rule as they pleased.D
The rights of the accused were done away with.6
William Blackstone was important because he
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wrote the Magna Carta.B
led the Glorious Revolution.C
wrote the English Bill of Rights.D
created a record of common law.7
An important effect of the Magna Carta on English government was that it
A
established a monarchy.B
gave voting rights to all citizens.C
reduced the rights of citizens.D
gave more power to the people and protected their rights.8
Common law follows the past rulings of
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King John.B
judges.C
lawyers.D
William Blackstone.9
The Magna Carta led to the creation of Parliament, England’s
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executive branch.B
legislative branch.C
royal branch.D
judicial branch.10
The Magna Carta placed clear limits on the power of the
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citizens.B
army.C
king.D
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