Which of these laws was passed first: Habeas Corpus, the Bill of Rights, the Act of Union or the Great Reform Act?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Habeas Corpus Act
- Step 1: Habeas Corpus dates from 1679, the Bill of Rights from 1689, the Union from 1707 and the Reform Act from 1832. Step 2. Order them by date. Answer: The Habeas Corpus Act. Why not the others: The other three came later.
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