In which year was the English Bill of Rights accepted by William and Mary?

In which year was the English Bill of Rights accepted by William and Mary?

• A. 1689
• B. 1660
• C. 1707
• D. 1649

Answer: (A)

This question focuses on when the English Bill of Rights was enacted after the Glorious Revolution, a turning point in limiting royal power and affirming Parliament’s authority. William and Mary accepted the English Bill of Rights in 1689, formalizing limits on the monarchy and protecting certain parliamentary rights as the new rulers. The Glorious Revolution of 1688 had brought them to the throne, and the 1689 bill established that the king cannot suspend laws, levy taxes, or maintain an army without Parliament’s consent, while also guaranteeing regular parliaments and free elections. By contrast, 1660 marks the Restoration of Charles II, 1649 is the year of Charles I’s execution and the start of the Commonwealth, and 1707 denotes the Act of Union with Scotland. The correct year is 1689.

This question focuses on when the English Bill of Rights was enacted after the Glorious Revolution, a turning point in limiting royal power and affirming Parliament’s authority. William and Mary accepted the English Bill of Rights in 1689, formalizing limits on the monarchy and protecting certain parliamentary rights as the new rulers. The Glorious Revolution of 1688 had brought them to the throne, and the 1689 bill established that the king cannot suspend laws, levy taxes, or maintain an army without Parliament’s consent, while also guaranteeing regular parliaments and free elections. By contrast, 1660 marks the Restoration of Charles II, 1649 is the year of Charles I’s execution and the start of the Commonwealth, and 1707 denotes the Act of Union with Scotland. The correct year is 1689.