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English Influences on Government

Question 17 • SVHS US Government $FA

What was an important effect of Blackstone’s Commentaries on the Laws of England?

Answer
A
People in England no longer had to pay taxes.
B
Common law became more accessible.
C
Judges were able to rule as they pleased.
D
The rights of the accused were done away with.

Explanation

Blackstone’s Commentaries organized and explained English common law in a clear, systematic way. This made the law easier for students, lawyers, and others to understand and study. It did not eliminate taxes, give judges unlimited freedom, or remove the rights of the accused.

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