Charles I signed the Petition of Right in 1628, which asserted that taxes could not be levied without Parliament's consent. This document was a significant constitutional landmark, affirming the principle that the monarchy was subject to the law and highlighting the rights of subjects against arbitrary rule. It was a response to the king's attempts to raise revenue without parliamentary approval, reflecting growing tensions between the monarchy and Parliament.
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