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Who replaced King James II after the bloodless revolution of 1688?
What document was passed by Parliament after William and Mary assumed power?
Who was referred to as the 'glorious instrument' of delivering the kingdom from popery and arbitrary power?
What event led to the vacancy of the throne and the abdication of King James II?
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For what purpose did the Prince of Orange convene parliament on January 22, 1689?
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What is declared as illegal in the text?
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What is a right declared for Protestant subjects in the text?
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What is deemed illegal regarding the court of ecclesiastical causes?
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What is emphasized in the text regarding jurors in trials for high treason?
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Which action does the text state as illegal concerning grants and forfeitures?
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Study Notes
The Glorious Revolution of 1688
- The English experienced a bloodless revolution in 1688, where Stuart King James II was replaced by his daughter Mary and her husband, William of Orange.
- This revolution led to the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
The Bill of Rights (1689)
- The Bill of Rights was passed by Parliament after William and Mary assumed power.
- The document specified the rights of Parliament and laid the foundation for a constitutional monarchy.
- The Bill of Rights declared the following:
Restrictions on the Monarch's Power
- The monarch's power to suspend or dispense with laws without Parliament's consent is illegal.
- The monarch's power to levy money without Parliament's grant is illegal.
- The monarch's power to raise or keep a standing army without Parliament's consent is illegal.
Rights of the Subjects
- The subjects have the right to petition the king.
- Protestant subjects have the right to bear arms for their defense.
- Elections of members of Parliament ought to be free.
- The freedom of speech and debates in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned.
Justice and Fairness
- Excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
- Jurors ought to be duly impaneled and returned, and jurors in trials for high treason ought to be freeholders.
- All grants and promises of fines and forfeitures of particular persons before conviction are illegal and void.
Parliament and Governance
- Parliament ought to be held frequently for redress of all grievances, and for amending, strengthening, and preserving the laws.
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Learn about the bloodless revolution in England where King James II was replaced by William and Mary, leading to the passing of the Bill of Rights and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy.
