WORLD HISTORY

EMERGENCE OF USA

FOUNDATION OF AMERICAN COLONIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In 1215, for what PURPOSE was the Magna Carta created?
A
Rule of law
B
Limited monarchy
C
Self-government
D
Limited government
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The signing of Magna Carta was intended to limit the king’s power. The fundamental motivation for the Magna Carta’s creation was to remedy the injustices that King John had communicated to his subjects. The Magna Carta, which was signed in 1215, laid the foundation for the norms we know today in modern countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Magna Carta This document guarantees Barons their ancient rights: No new taxes unless a common counsel agrees. All free men have the right to justice and a fair trial with a jury. The Monarch doesn’t have absolute power.

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