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The English Bill of Rights

The English Bill of Rights. 1689. The English Bill of Rights. A law passed by the English Parliament in 1689- gave certain rights to Englishmen Limits power of the monarch Shares more power with Parliament (the people). What Rights did it Provide?. right to keep and carry weapons

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The English Bill of Rights

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  1. The English Bill of Rights 1689

  2. The English Bill of Rights • A law passed by the English Parliament in 1689- gave certain rights to Englishmen • Limits power of the monarch • Shares more power with Parliament (the people)

  3. What Rights did it Provide? • right to keep and carry weapons • right to a trial by jury • right to free speech and debate • right to maintain an army in times of peace • right to petition the government • No excessive bail or cruel punishment for those convicted of crimes • The monarch cannot declare laws made by Parliament to be disobeyed

  4. Cato’s Letter • 1720, in Britain authors using fake names Cato the Elder and Cato the Younger published a series of newspaper editorials • Became very popular in American colonies • Discussed many ideas like freedom of expression

  5. “BIG IDEA” • RULE OF LAW: idea that ALL people must follow the laws. Laws enforced fairly • SELF-GOVERNMENT: people can make decisions on how they are governed • DUE PROCESS: rights to fair and reasonable laws that officials follow when enforcing and treat all same • LIMITED GOVERNMENT: a government limited in power by a constitution or written agreement • RIGHTS: a set of things that people believe they should be free to do without restrictions

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