What principles do the magna Carta, the petition of right, and the English bill of rights have on common

- The fundamental rights and principles established in the Magna Carta is a trail by jury and due process of law protection against the arbitrary taking of life liberty or property and that the power of the monarchy was not absolute. - The Petition of Right limited the king's power. - The English Bill of Rights prohibited a standing army in peacetime; it also included guarantees as the right fair trail and freedom from excessive bail.