Question

Which provision in the United States Constitution was originally found in the English Bill of Rights? A. separation of powers into three branches B. freedom from cruel and unusual punishment C. power of judicial review for the Supreme Court D. right to vote regardless of race or gender

Answer 1

Answer: Option (B) is correct.

Explanation:

English Bill of Rights, is an Act presented in the Parliament of England under which it states certain civil rights and also clarifies who tends to be next in line for inheritance of the Crown. The Bill of Rights tends to lay down constraint on authority of monarch and also sets out rights of Parliament. It tends to set out rights of people which also includes prohibition of unusual and cruel punishment and thus reinstates the right of Protestants to bear arms for defense which are within rule of law.