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    The Bill of Rights 1689 established limitations on the power of the English monarchy and affirmed parliamentary supremacy in response to the abuses of King James II. It declared that the English monarchy could not suspend or dispense with laws passed by Parliament, demanded free elections to Parliament, and required consent of Parliament to levy taxes or maintain a standing army. The Bill established a constitutional monarchy and separation of powers that influenced governments worldwide and remains part of English constitutional law.

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    The Bill of Rights 1689 established limitations on the power of the English monarchy and affirmed parliamentary supremacy in response to the abuses of King James II. It declared that the English monarchy could not suspend or dispense with laws passed by Parliament, demanded free elections to Parliament, and required consent of Parliament to levy taxes or maintain a standing army. The Bill established a constitutional monarchy and separation of powers that influenced governments worldwide and remains part of English constitutional law.

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    The Bill of Rights 1689 established limitations on the power of the English monarchy and affirmed parliamentary supremacy in response to the abuses of King James II. It declared that the English monarchy could not suspend or dispense with laws passed by Parliament, demanded free elections to Parliament, and required consent of Parliament to levy taxes or maintain a standing army. The Bill established a constitutional monarchy and separation of powers that influenced governments worldwide and remains part of English constitutional law.

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    Bill of Rights 1689

     Introduction
     Background
     Provisions of the Bill of Rights
    1. Misdeeds done by King James 2
    2. Declaration of Rights
    3. Oath by Prince and Princess
     Purpose of Introducing Bill of Rights
     Importance
    1. Parliamentary Sovereignty
    2. Constitutional Monarchy
    3. Separation of Powers
    4. Penal Laws
    5. Eradication of Religious and Political Turmoil
     Landmark Document and its Influence
     Legacy of the English Bill of Rights
     Current Legal Status
     Conclusion

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