What was a complaint that led to the English Bill of Rights of 1689?
Beside this, what led up to the English Bill of Rights?
The English Bill of Rights was an act signed into law in 1689 by William III and Mary II, who became co-rulers in England after the overthrow of King James II. The bill outlined specific constitutional and civil rights and ultimately gave Parliament power over the monarchy.
Also question is, how did the English Bill of Rights influence US government?
The English Bill of Rights denounced King James II for abusing his power. The English Bill of Rights clearly established that the monarchy could not rule without consent of Parliament. The English Bill of Rights had a great influence on the colonies in North America and on the Constitution of the United States.
The Bill of Rights was strongly influenced by the Virginia Declaration of Rights, written by George Mason. Federalists argued that the Constitution did not need a bill of rights, because the people and the states kept any powers not given to the federal government.