What did the English Bill of Rights achieve?

a. It laid the foundation for a constitutional monarchy.

b. It resolved all of England's seventeenth-century religious questions.

c. It reaffirmed the divine-right theory of kingship while limiting the king's power.

d. It confirmed the king's right to raise standing armies without parliamentary consent.

e. It stated that taxes could only be approved by the House of Lords, not the House of Commons.

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Marin Ryan

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30 December, 13:04

What did the English Bill of Rights achieve?

a. It laid the foundation for a constitutional monarchy.

b. It resolved all of England's seventeenth-century religious questions.

c. It reaffirmed the divine-right theory of kingship while limiting the king's power.

d. It confirmed the king's right to raise standing armies without parliamentary consent.

e. It stated that taxes could only be approved by the House of Lords, not the House of Commons.

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Muhammad Norton · Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation:

The English Bill of Rights is an act that the Parliament of England passed on December 16, 1689. The Bill creates separation of powers, limits the powers of the king and queen, enhances the democratic election and bolsters freedom of speech.