Question

which of the following best explains this section of the english bill of rights?
... that it is the right of the subjects to petition the king and all commitments and prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal...
-english bill of rights (1689)
a if people complain to the king, they will be punished.
b only british citizens can complain to the king and parliament.
c people have the right to complain to the king without fear of punishment.
d people can send complaints to the king, but complaints are limited to certain topics.

Explanation:

The text from the English Bill of Rights states that it is the right of subjects to petition the king and that prosecutions for such petitioning are illegal. This means people can complain (petition) to the king without fear of punishment.

• Option A is incorrect as it contradicts the text (prosecutions for petitioning are illegal, so people won't be punished for complaining).
• Option B is wrong because the text doesn't mention "only British citizens" (it says "subjects" which is a broader term).
• Option D is incorrect as there is no mention of complaints being limited to certain topics in the given text.

Answer:

C. People have the right to complain to the king without fear of punishment.