Question

“That election of members of Parliament ought to be free;

That the freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament;

That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted;

That jurors ought to be duly impanelled and returned, and jurors which pass upon men in trials for high treason ought to be freeholders;”

From which document is the excerpt above

A. Petition of Right

B. Magna Carta

C. English Bill of Rights

D. U.S. constitution

Answer 1

D. U.S. constitution election basis

Answer 2

Correct answer choice is:

C. English Bill of Rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

The English Bill of Rights is an order that the Parliament of England announced on December 16, 1689. The Bill constitutes a division of authorities, restricts the commands of the king and queen, intensifies the free election and supports the right of speech.