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Magna Carta

move from "rule of man" to "rule of law"

the king was no longer able to levy taxes without approval from the nobles

protect the rights of the nobles

English Bill of RIghts

set expectations about the rights of englishmen

excessive ball and fines

guaranteed parliament the privilage of free speech and gave all people protection from cruel and unusual punishment

jury and fairy trial

no longer would monarchs be able to enact laws, raise taxes, or keep an army without parliaments cosent.

Right of Petition

required monarchs to obtain Parliament's approval before levying new taxes

in 1642 the conflict erupted into the English Civil War in which an army raised by parliament defeated charles and his supporters

part of an extended conflict between charles and his supporters

no housing the millitary

monarchs can't unlawfully imprison people

king is subject to the same laws

right to a trial

no standing military or martial law

free elections

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