The English Bill of Rights, enacted in 1689, was significant as it laid the foundation for constitutional monarchy in England and established the principle of parliamentary sovereignty. It arose from the Glorious Revolution, asserting that the power of the monarchy was limited and that the rights of subjects were protected from royal interference. The Bill guaranteed various civil liberties, including the right to fair trial and freedom from excessive bail and cruel punishments. It also prevented the monarchy from interfering in parliamentary elections and enshrined the rule of law, shaping future democratic governance and influencing documents like the U.S. Bill of Rights.