Question

And excessive bail hath been required of persons committed in criminal cases to elude the benefit of the laws made for the liberty of the subjects; And excessive fines have been imposed; And illegal and cruel punishments inflicted. In this excerpt, what is the English Bill of Rights prohibiting?

a. bails that are too moderate.
b. the free election of Parliament members.
c. freedom of speech.
d. cruel and illegal punishment.

Answer 1

cruel and illegal punishment.

Step-by-step explanation:

In 1689, the English Bill of Rights was signed into law by William III and Mary II. There were both seen as those ruling England rightly after King James II was removed from office. Certain constitutional and civil rights are found in the bill of rights which made the parliaments to have more powers than the monarchy system of governance.

Freedom from cruel and illegal punishment, together with excessive bail were part of the items found in the articles of the bill of rights.