The English Bill of Rights drew on the ideas expressed in the Magna Carta by
suggesting that the king was bound to the will of the people as well as the law
allowing for the election, rather than the appointment, of the people’s representatives
suggesting that the king was bound to the law as well as to God
allowing for separation of powers between the king and his subjects
I do not understand this one!!!
Read this and then decide if the answer is a or c.
http://www.humanrights.com/what-are-human-rights/brief-history/magna-carta.html
Is it suggesting that the king was bound to the will of the people as well as the law
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To understand this question, we need to know the content and significance of both the English Bill of Rights and the Magna Carta.
The Magna Carta, also known as the Great Charter, was a document issued by King John of England in 1215. It was a response to the grievances of the barons who sought protection of their rights and liberties against the arbitrary rule of the king. The Magna Carta established principles such as due process of law, protection against unlawful imprisonment, and the idea that the king was subject to the law.
The English Bill of Rights, passed by the Parliament of England in 1689, was a response to the rule of King James II and aimed to prevent abuses of power by the monarchy. It outlined the rights and liberties of the people, including freedom of speech, fair and speedy trials, and the prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. It also limited the powers of the monarchy and strengthened parliamentary authority.
Now, let's analyze the answer choices:
1. Suggesting that the king was bound to the will of the people as well as the law: Both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights emphasized that the king was not above the law and that his power was not absolute. However, the idea of being bound to the will of the people was more explicitly emphasized in the later English Bill of Rights.
2. Allowing for the election, rather than the appointment, of the people’s representatives: While the Magna Carta did not directly address the election of representatives, it did establish the principle that the king should consult with a council of nobles before making important decisions. The notion of elected representatives became more prominent in later centuries, and it was an important feature of the English parliamentary system that was further solidified by the English Bill of Rights.
3. Suggesting that the king was bound to the law as well as to God: Both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights emphasized that the king was not above the law and that he should rule in accordance with it. The idea of being bound to God's law was more deeply ingrained in medieval monarchy and not explicitly mentioned in the English Bill of Rights.
4. Allowing for separation of powers between the king and his subjects: While both the Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights aimed to limit the powers of the monarchy, they did not directly establish a separation of powers. The concept of separation of powers, with distinct branches of government, developed further in other political and constitutional theories.
In conclusion, the answer that best reflects the ideas expressed in the Magna Carta and reinforced in the English Bill of Rights is option 1: suggesting that the king was bound to the will of the people as well as the law.