Question

What does the English Bill of Rights say about the right to petition? Why is this important? Is this reflected in the U.S. Bill of rights?

Answer 1

Freedom to petition the king. Freedom to bear arms for self-defense. Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail. Freedom from taxation by royal prerogative, without the agreement of Parliament

The bill outlined specific constitutional and civil rights and ultimately gave Parliament power over the monarchy. Many experts regard the English Bill of Rights as the primary law that set the stage for a constitutional monarchy in England. It's also credited as being an inspiration for the U.S. Bill of Rights.