He has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies, without the consent of our legislatures.
He has dissolved representative houses repeatedly, for opposing, with manly firmness, his invasions on the rights of the people.
That elections of members to serve as representatives of the people in assembly ought to be free.
That excessive bail ought not to be required, nor excessive fines imposed; nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Excessive bail hath been required of persons committed in criminal cases to elude the benefit of the laws made for the liberty of the subjects
By raising and keeping a standing army within this kingdom in time of peace without consent of Parliament, and quartering soldiers contrary to law
English Bill of Rights, 1689
US Declaration of Independence, 1776
Virginia Declaration of Rights, 1776
English Bill of Rights, 1689
Virginia Declaration of Rights, 1776
US Declaration of Independence, 1776
