Habeas corpus — a person cannot be imprisoned without trial; the Habeas Corpus Act was passed in 1679
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Why was James II overthrown in the Glorious Revolution?
He was a weak military leader
He tried to promote Catholicism in a largely Protestant country
He raised taxes to fund wars in Scotland
He dissolved Parliament permanently
Explanation
James II was overthrown primarily because he tried to restore Catholicism and promote Catholics to positions of power in a largely Protestant country. He was not overthrown for being a weak military leader, raising taxes for Scottish wars, or permanently dissolving Parliament (though his attempts to rule without Parliament were a factor).
What did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 establish?
That the monarch must be Protestant
That no one could be imprisoned without being brought before a court
That Parliament must approve all new taxes
That women had the right to own property
Explanation
The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 established that a person cannot be imprisoned without being brought before a court. This is a fundamental protection against unlawful detention. The requirement for the monarch to be Protestant came later with the Bill of Rights (1689).