Question

That the pretended power of suspending the laws, or the execution of laws . . . without consent of Parliament is illegal . . . .

That levying money for or to the use of the Crown . . . without grant of Parliament . . . is illegal . . . .

That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of Parliament, is against law.

—English Bill of Rights, 1689

According to this excerpt, how did the English Bill of Rights affect the powers of government?

It gave Parliament the authority to overturn some of the king’s decisions.
It restricted Parliament’s right to suspend laws.
It gave the king more power over armed forces during peacetime.
It gave the king increased power to levy taxes.

Answer 1

Answer:

it gave parliaments the authority to overturn some of the kings decisions.

Answer 2

Answer:

Its a | It promotes the authority of the legislative branch of government.