THE eNGLISH BILL OF rIGHTS

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WHAT IS IT

• After James II was forced from throne
• Parliament offered crown to his daughter, Mary
• Her husband was William of Orange
• Parliament insisted that they submit to a Bill of Rights
• Reflects struggle between monarchs and Parliament

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF ITEM 6? WHY WAS IT INCLUDED?

• Item 6: raising or keeping a standing army
• Within the kingdom in time of peace, unless
• In consent of Parliament, is illegal.
• ANSWER- there is no real need for an army when there is peace.
• It was included so that no one would start fighting when there is peace.

WHY DID PARLIAMENT INCLUDE ITEM 9? WHY WOULD THEY THINK IT WAS IMPORTANT?

• Item 9: freedom of speech and debates or proceedings
• in Parliament ought not to be challenged in any place out of Parliament
• ANSWER: This was included because they did not want anyone to question
• Their authority. They thought this was important to include because
• They didn't want anyone overthrowing them.