Question

In the American colonies, the main effect of the English Bill of Rights was to

Answer 1

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The English Bill of Rights moved the English people from being subjects under the rule of one king to free people with rights under the government. The Bill of Rights was the first step towards what would come to be known as the English Constitution. The bill was passed after James II abandoned the throne during the Revolution of 1688, which occurred due to his abuse of power

Answer 2

The correct answer is C) affirm the concept of representative government.

In the American colonies, the main effect of the English Bill of Rights was to affirm the concept of representative government.

After overthrowing King James II, William III of Orange and Mary II signed the English Bill of Rights Act that included statements on civil rights, diminished the authoritative rule of the King and granted the British Parliament power over the king of England.

The English Bill of Rights was an important influence for the framers of the United States Constitution in that affirmed the concept of representative government to never allow a tyrant to be the ruler of the country.

The other options of the question were A) encourage art, philosophy, and literature. B) reestablish the original rights of the colonies. D) establish three separate branches of government.