By Agreeing to Parliament's Demand for a Petition of Right

question 5

Multiple Choice

By agreeing to Parliament's demand for a Petition of Right in 1628, Charles I

• A) promised not to levy taxes without Parliament's consent.
• B) consented to restrictions on the king's powers to conscript and station troops.
• C) accepted new constitutional restraints on his ability to direct foreign policy and wars.
• D) promised to call Parliament into session at least once every year.

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