The Bill of Rights (1689) limited the powers of the monarch and confirmed the rights of Parliament
Related questions (3)
What did the Bill of Rights (1689) do?
Created the Scottish Parliament
Limited the powers of the monarch and confirmed the rights of Parliament
Abolished the monarchy
Incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law
Explanation
The Bill of Rights (1689) limited the monarch's powers and confirmed Parliament's rights. Option A refers to the Scotland Act 1998. Option C is incorrect — the monarchy was not abolished. Option D refers to the Human Rights Act 1998.
The Acts of Union in 1707 joined which two countries?
England and Ireland
England and Scotland
England and Wales
Scotland and Ireland
Explanation
The Acts of Union 1707 joined England and Scotland to form Great Britain. The union with Ireland came later in 1801. Wales had been incorporated into England much earlier.
Which Act incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law?
The Bill of Rights 1689
The Scotland Act 1998
The Human Rights Act 1998
The Equality Act 2010
Explanation
The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated the ECHR into UK law. The Bill of Rights 1689 predates the ECHR. The Scotland Act created the Scottish Parliament. The Equality Act addresses discrimination.