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Why was the Petition of Right (1628) of such importance?

It gave the king unlimited power.
It stated that the law was higher than the king.
It restored the monarchy.
It made Puritanism the official religion of England.

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It stated that the law was higher than the king.
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The correct answer is B. It stated that the law was higher than the king.

Petition right is termed as the constitutional major English document which has some liberties which are specific. For example, there is prohibition of infringing on kings.

Some other restrictions which are found in 1628 constitution include; Forced billeting of soldiers, non-parliamentary taxation, use of martial law, and imprisoning a person without any cause.

This petition to right of constitution was much famous to domestic affairs and it was influential.

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