Asked by Kaushil Parab on Sep 25, 2024
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The Bill of Rights of 1689
A) was a declaration of universal human rights.
B) was a declaration guaranteeing political rights to the people of the newly independent United States.
C) gave the British Parliament powers and limited those of the monarch.
D) came as a result of the French Revolution.
E) was an early attempt at female political equality.
Bill of Rights 1689
A historic English document that laid down limits on the powers of the crown and established the rights of Parliament and rules for freedom of speech.
British Parliament
The supreme legislative body in the United Kingdom, composed of two houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords, responsible for making laws and overseeing the government.
Monarch
A sovereign head of state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth, ruling a monarchy.
- Understand the administrative and political reforms within European nations and their empires.
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Hilary Johnson1 day ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Bill of Rights of 1689 gave the British Parliament powers and limited those of the monarch. It was a response to the abuses of power by King James II and established Parliament as the supreme authority in government. It did not concern universal human rights, the newly independent United States, the French Revolution, or female political equality.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the administrative and political reforms within European nations and their empires.