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Ratification and the Bill of Rights — Unit test

Question 5 • *FL-2100310-United States History Semester 1

How did the English Bill of Rights influence the Declaration of Independence?

Answer
A
It focused on voting rights for men and women.
B
It focused on freedom of religion.
C
It focused on the right to a jury trial.
D
It focused on limiting the power of the monarch.

Explanation

The English Bill of Rights of 1689 restricted the monarch’s authority and affirmed that the ruler could not govern without limits. The Declaration of Independence likewise challenged the king’s abuses of power and argued that government should protect people’s rights. Therefore, the best answer is D, limiting the power of the monarch.

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