A Long and Illustrious History
What did the Bill of Rights of 1689 confirm?
AThat Parliament could freely override and veto the monarch's decisions on any issue
BThat the monarch could not keep a standing army without Parliament's consent ✓
CThat all citizens were guaranteed equal and enforceable rights before the law
DThat the Church of England was to be the only legally recognised official religion
Explanation
The Bill of Rights (1689) confirmed the rights of Parliament and set limits on the monarch's power — for example, the king could not raise taxes without Parliament's agreement.
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