Understanding the English Bill of Rights

The video tutorial introduces the last home assignment of the week, focusing on the English Bill of Rights. It provides background on the Glorious Revolution and how it led to the creation of the English Bill of Rights, which limited the monarchy's power. The tutorial includes excerpts from the document, highlighting key declarations. Students are tasked with answering questions about the right to petition the king and identifying rights enjoyed today. The video concludes with instructions for completing the assignment.

What is the primary focus of the last home assignment of the week?

• Analyzing the U.S. Constitution

• Learning about the Magna Carta

• Examining a primary source: the English Bill of Rights

• Studying the French Revolution

Who were invited to become the king and queen of England during the Glorious Revolution?

• William and Mary

• Charles and Elizabeth

• Henry and Catherine

• James and Anne

What was the significant document that William and Mary had to sign before taking the throne?

• The Act of Settlement

• The Magna Carta

• The Petition of Right

• The English Bill of Rights

Which of the following was NOT a provision of the English Bill of Rights?

• Monarchs could levy taxes without Parliament's consent

• No cruel and unusual punishments

• Free elections for Parliament members

• Freedom of speech in Parliament

What does Declaration One of the English Bill of Rights state?

• The illegality of suspending laws without Parliament's consent

• The freedom of religion

• The right to bear arms

• The right to a fair trial

According to Declaration Five, what is the right of the subject?

• To petition the king

• To freedom of religion

• To a fair trial

• To bear arms

What does Declaration Eight emphasize?

• The freedom of speech

• The freedom of elections for Parliament members

• The right to a fair trial

• The right to bear arms

Which declaration ensures freedom of speech in Parliament?

• Declaration One

• Declaration Nine

• Declaration Five

• Declaration Eight

What does Declaration Ten prohibit?

• Freedom of speech

• Excessive bail and fines

• Petitioning the king

• Free elections

What should students do if they have questions about the assignment?

• Wait until next week

• Email the teacher

• Post a comment for help

• Ask a classmate