Back to category: History Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. comparison on the us bill of rights and the english bill of rights Governments are created to protect the rights of its people, which are bound by law. The law that binds the rights of the people in this country is known as the Bill of Rights. In England, William and Mary signed a law to limit a rulers power which is known as the English Bill of Rights. In the U.S. the Bill of Rights was established for the same reason, to restrict the government and its power. Three similarities between the English Bill of Rights and U.S. Bill of Rights are the freedom of speech, prohibition of the quartering of troops, and posting of bail. The first similarity between the English and U.S. Bill of Rights is the right to freedom of speech. The English Bill of Rights states that a person has the freedom of speech in parliament. In the U.S. version it is stated that we have this freedom in all circumstances. They both offer the same right and privileges. It also gives people the right to join together and discus cur... Posted by: Rebecca Wyant Limited version - please login or register to view the entire paper. |
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