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English bill of rights

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Introduction

In a declareration made by spiritual, temporal and commons represented estates of the

people of that time made several requirements. The late king james together with his judges, evil

councilors and ministers subverted the religion, laws and liberties of the kingdom. However the

representatives to free the nation made some considerations for their rights and liberty. The

kingdom of james the second was involved in several accusations which the nation suffered or in

other ways affected their rights as nation.

Accusations made against james the second

The pretense of power to suspend laws by legal authority without parliament partispation

was noted as loophole of freedom. It also affected the execution of laws by the authority without

the parliament approvals. James the second, commissioned erection of court commissioners and

other commissioners of that nature were pernicious and illegal. The levies taken for using the

crown by pretence or prerogative without parliament approval was granted forbidden by law.

Election of parliament members to be free from the influence of the kingdom (Maer and Gay

2009).

Parliament proceedings not to be impeached or questioned in courts was a limited

freedom in the james kingdom. The spiritual and commons rendered that as a forbidden right of

freedom. Excessive bail required and fines imposed affected the people of the kingdom.

According to Maer and Gay (2009), the grants, fines and forfeitures promised by the kingdom to

particular persons before convictions considered as null and void. Most cases made persons

suffer due to the unfair ruling imposed on the ruling kingdom of james the second.
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Powers taken from the king james the second

King james the second had powers some of which were taken away by the group of

common and spiritual groups. The petition of the kingdom was the duty of the king which was

taken by the people representatives. Representing groups also took all commitments and

prosecution of the petitions also which was the kings duties. Keeping a standing army withing

the kingdom and raising it in time of peace was taken by the parliament which was against the

law. The representatives who were protestants had the law to have arms during their protesting

sessions which was a condition disallowed by the kingdom.

Similarities with the united states bill of rights

The English bill of rights had several similar amendments or acts with the united states

bill of rights. The excessive fines and bails imposed on the captives is both mentioned on both

amendments as well as cruel and harsh punishment inflicted by the rulers. Freedom of speech

and respect of religion by the rulers and kingdoms was recorded in both amendmends. The

proceedings in parliament were meant to be impeached also took place. United states bill of

rights recommended the right of people to assemble and address their petitions to the govement

which was also noted on English bill of rights (Madison 1791).

Military in united states to be free and people allowed to have arms to be free was

amended in united states bill of rights as well as in english bill of rights whereby; protestsnts

may have arms for their defence towards current conditions as per the law. Jurors meant to be

impaneled, returned and which pass upon trials for high treason to be freeholders in English bill

of rights is also reflected in united states bill except in cases from land, naval forces and militia

when in actual time of war or danger.

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References

Madison, J. (1791). Bill of Rights. National Archives, nd http://www. archives.

gov/exhibits/charters/bill_of_rights_transcript. html.

Maer, L., & Gay, O. (2009). The Bill of Rights 1689. House of Commons Library.