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The Petition of Right was presented to King Charles in order to protect

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The Petition of Right of 1628 contained four main points: No taxes could be levied without Parliament's consent. No English subject could be imprisoned without cause - thus reinforcing the right of habeas corpus. No quartering of soldiers in citizens homes.

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