AIM: HOW DID THE ENGLISH BILL OF RIGHTS INFLUENCE OUR BILL OF RIGHTS?

DO NOW: MAKE A LIST OF RIGHTS THAT ALL AMERICANS POSSESS.

Homework: Write a paragraph reflecting on what life would be like in this country without a Bill of Rights.

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WHAT POWER’S DOES PARLIAMENT HAVE OVER THE KING OF ENGLAND

Vocabulary Limited Monarchy – A government in

which a constitution or legislative body limits the monarch’s powers. Also called a constitutional democracy.

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Magna Carta, 1215a King John I forced to accept it.

a A list of demands made by the nobility.

a Created a CONTRACT between the king and the aristocracy.

a Established principles which limited the power of the king:

Established basic legal rights.

The king must ask for popular consent for taxes.

Accused must have jury trial.

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English Bill of Rights [1689]

a It settled all of the major issues between King & Parliament.

a It served as a model for the U. S. Bill of Rights.

a It also formed a base for the steady expansion of civil liberties in the 18c and early 19c in England.

ENGLISH V. AMERICAN BILL OF RIGHTS

English•Laws cannot be ignored by the king•Citizens have the right to complain to the King•Free speech for Parliament members•No unreasonable Bail•No Cruel or unusual punishment

American•Freedom of speech, press and religion•Right of citizens to complain to the government•No Unreasonable Bail•No cruel or unusual punishment

What differences do you see?

Activity Answer Documents and respond to the

question on the back of the paper in one paragraph.

Multiple Choice Question

HOMEWORK: WRITE A PARAGRAPH REFLECTING ON WHAT LIFE WOULD BE LIKE IN THIS COUNTRY WITHOUT A BILL OF RIGHTS.