The english bill of rights, which influenced the declaration of independence, established the idea that the power of kings and queens was limited. only the chosen leader should make laws. a government should not hold free elections. people have no right to free speech.

the power of kings and queens was limited.

The power of kings and queens was limited.

The English Bill of Rights (1689) was the first English charter that limited the power of kings and queens to the law (William III and Mary II were the first rulers limited by the charter), and gave more power to the Parliament in the reign's decisions instead, for example, under this new bill, the king now needed the Parliament's consent to set aside laws, maintain an army in peacetime and collect taxes.