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. (with a red x)
○ it gave the king more power over armed forces during peacetime.
○ it gave the king increased power to levy taxes.

Explanation:

1. Analyze the first option: The excerpt shows actions (suspending laws, levying money, standing army) without Parliament's consent are illegal, meaning Parliament can check the king's decisions, so this option fits.
2. Analyze the second option: The excerpt restricts the king's power to suspend laws, not Parliament's, so this is wrong.
3. Analyze the third option: The excerpt says a standing army in peacetime needs Parliament's consent, so it restricts the king's power over armed forces in peacetime, not give more, so wrong.
4. Analyze the fourth option: The excerpt says levying money without Parliament's grant is illegal, so it restricts the king's tax - levying power, not increase it, so wrong.

Answer:

A. It gave Parliament the authority to overturn some of the king’s decisions.