Constitution of England
Helps draft the Declaration of Rights
Constitution of England
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1689
Constitution of England
William III of Orange and Mary accept the Declaration of Rights, establishing a settlement in which the monarchy must govern within law and Parliament's authority.
Constitution of England
The Declaration of Rights, if there are no heirs to William & Mary Anne will succeed
Constitution of England
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not punish members of either House of Parliament for anything said during debates, require excessive bail or inflict cruel or unusual punishments
Constitution of England
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not raise a standing army during peacetime without Parliamentary consent, deny the right to bear arms to Protestant subjects or unduly interfere with Parliamentary elections.
Constitution of England
The Bill of Rights declares that the Sovereign could not suspend laws passed by Parliament, levy taxes without Parliamentary consent or infringe the right to petition.
1690
Constitution of England
While in opposition brought forward the Triennial Bill, to which the King refused assent
1702
Constitution of England
Calls up the Scottish Estates to name a successor but dissolves it & calls elections
1703
Constitution of England
Dissolves the Scotish Estates & calls for elections
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