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The Glorious Revolution — Quiz

Question 8 • World History

Why was the Petition of Right (1628) of such importance?

Answer
A
It stated that the law was higher than the king.
B
It gave the king unlimited power.
C
It restored the monarchy.
D
It made Puritanism the official religion of England.

Explanation

The Petition of Right challenged King Charles I’s use of arbitrary power and affirmed that he had to obey the law. It objected to practices such as taxation without Parliament’s consent and imprisonment without just cause, making clear that the law stood above the king. Therefore, the correct choice is “It stated that the law was higher than the king.”

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