Question

Which of the following is not a clause of the petition of right?

A. The king could not tax the people under any circumstances.
B. The king cannot declare a martial law.
C. The king could not bored soldiers in private homes during peacetime.
D. The king cannot imprison someone without specific charges.

Answer 1

Answer: A. The king could not tax the people under any circumstances.

Explanation: The 4 main rules were (1) No taxes may be levied without consent of Parliament, (2) No subject may be imprisoned without cause shown (reaffirmation of the right of habeas corpus), (3) No soldiers may be quartered upon the citizenry, and (4) Martial law may not be used in time of peace. He could tax someone with the consent of Parliament.