Growing Democracy in England

Question 1

What text structure did the writers of the English Bill of Rights use to frame their argument?

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B: They discussed the causes of the king’s removal from the throne, and then described the rights the new monarchs would protect as an effect.

Question 2

Which line from the English Bill of Rights describes one cause of James II’s removal from the throne?

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B: “By violating the freedom of election of members to serve in Parliament”

Question 3

What was one effect of the English Bill of Rights?

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A: It limited the power of the monarchy.

Question 4

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”Which right listed in the English Bill of Rights is the basis for the Second Amendment to the US Constitution, shown above?

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D: “That the subjects . . . may have arms for their defence”

Question 5

Which rights listed in the US Constitution are also guaranteed by the English Bill of Rights? Check all that apply.

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A: First Amendment: “Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech . . . or the right of the people . . . to petition the Government.”; C: Eighth Amendment: “Excessive bail shall not be required . . . nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.”

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