Study the following quote. Then answer the question that follows.

"That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal; "

This quote from the English Bill of Rights would have influenced the American colonists to think that they

could make requests of the king without fear of getting into trouble for it

may meet with the monarch only when accused of a crime and found guilty

had no right to question the monarch's actions, laws, or punishments

should be happy with their current situation under the British

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Charity Wu

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18 January, 04:22

Study the following quote. Then answer the question that follows.

"That it is the right of the subjects to petition the king, and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal; "

This quote from the English Bill of Rights would have influenced the American colonists to think that they

could make requests of the king without fear of getting into trouble for it

may meet with the monarch only when accused of a crime and found guilty

had no right to question the monarch's actions, laws, or punishments

should be happy with their current situation under the British

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Marlene Mccullough · Answer 1

The correct answer among the choices provided is the first option. This quote from the English Bill of Rights would have influenced the American colonists to think that they could make requests of the king without fear of getting into trouble for it. The passage led to the protection of the freedom of speech. It was also stated that the law is higher than the king.