Question

question 3 of 20
read this passage from the articles of confederation:
freedom of speech and debate in congress shall not be impeached or questioned in any court, or place out of congress, and the members of congress shall be protected in their persons from arrests and imprisonments, during the time of their going to and from, and attendance on congress, except for treason, felony, or breach of the peace.⁴
which british document established the right of free speech that was reinforced by this excerpt?
a. the english bill of rights
b. the petition of right
c. the magna carta
d. the mayflower compact

Explanation:

The excerpt emphasizes freedom of speech in Congress and protection from arrest for members, which aligns with the English Bill of Rights (1689), a British document that established parliamentary freedoms including speech. The Petition of Right focused on royal overreach, Magna Carta on feudal liberties, and Mayflower Compact was a colonial agreement—not British. Thus, the English Bill of Rights is the correct answer.

Answer:

A. The English Bill of Rights