dec 11, 1689 - Bill of Rights

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- elections to be free and regular
- Clause stating an army could not be raised or kept in times of peace without the consent of parliament - reaction to forces created by Charles II
- Mutiny Acts - ensured king could not court martial without consent of parliament, and as each act was only valid for a year, the king had no choice but to turn to parliament regularly for approval

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