English Political Heritage

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Limited Government

demonstrated through the Magna Carta

moved from rule of man to rule of law

outlined individuals rights with king couldn’t violate

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representative government

parliament

evolved into a bicameral legislature

  • nobles in the upper house (House of Lords)

  • Local representatives participated in House of Commons

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individual rights

King Charles required to sign Petition of Right

  • required monarchs to obtain parliment’s approval before levying new taxes

  • couldn’t unlawfully imprison people or establish military rule in times of peace

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English Bill of Rights

  • free speech and protection from cruel and unusual punishment guaranteed