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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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