To what extent were the roots of democracy planted during the Colonial Era?

What british document established the right of free speech that was reinforced by this excerpt

The laws and policies of a theocratic government are based on a. rule by a constitutional monarch b. the balance between parliament and an executive leader c. equal representation for each member state d. religious principles and beliefs

Marcy tests a solution with a strip of blue litmus paper. the paper turns red. the solution is acidic basic neutral