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Introduction

A declaration made by spiritual, temporal, and commons represented estates of the people

who made several requirements. The late king James and 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 that the nation suffered or affected their rights as

a nation.

Accusations made against James the second

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

participation was noted as a loophole of freedom. It also affected the execution of laws by the

authority without the parliament's approval. James the second commissioned the erection of

court commissioners, and other commissioners of that nature were pernicious and illegal. The

levies taken for using the crown by pretense or prerogative without parliament approval were

granted forbidden by law. Election of parliament members to be free from the kingdom's

influence (Maer and Gay 2009).

Parliament proceedings not to be impeached or questioned in courts was 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 are considered 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 have taken from King James the second.

King James the second had powers, some of which were taken away by common and

spiritual groups. The petition of the kingdom was the duty of the king, which the people's

representatives took. Representing groups also took all commitments and prosecution of the

petitions, which was the king's duty. Keeping a standing army within the kingdom and raising it

in 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 acted with the united states

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

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

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

government, which is on the English bill of rights (Madison 1791).

Military in the united states was made to be free. The people were allowed to have arms

to be free was amended in the united states bill of rights and in the English bill of rights

whereby; protestants may have arms for their defense 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 the English bill of rights is also reflected in the united states bill except in cases

from land, naval forces, and militia when in the actual time of war or danger.
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References

Madison, J. (1791). Bill of Rights. National Archives, and 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.