The English Bill of Rights was written in the year 1689 ..... which is about 90 years before the Declaration

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

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The English Bill of Rights was written in the year 1689 ____ which is about 90 years before the Declaration

A	True
B	False
C	Either A or B
D	None of the above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Before William and Mary could be proclaimed king and queen they had to agree to accept the Bill of Rights, which they did in February 1689. This revolution in history is known as ‘the Glorious Revolution ‘, or the Bloodless Revolution took place from 1688 to 1689 in England.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is an original Act of the English Parliament and has been in the custody of Parliament since its creation. The Bill firmly established the principles of frequent parliaments, free elections and freedom of speech within Parliament – known today as Parliamentary Privilege.

Detailed explanation-3: -The English Bill of Rights was an act signed into law in 1689 by William III and Mary II, who became co-rulers in England after the overthrow of King James II. The bill outlined specific constitutional and civil rights and ultimately gave Parliament power over the monarchy.

Detailed explanation-4: -On 6 February 1689 Parliament resolved that James II had abdicated by his departure and that the Crown should be offered jointly to William and his wife Mary, the actual successor of James II.

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THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS