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In 12151215, King John was forced by his noblemen to seal the Magna Carta, a charter that limited the monarch's power and established that the King was subject to the law. By the middle of the 14th14^{th} century, how had the advisory council of noblemen mentioned in the charter evolved into the structural framework of the English Parliament?

  1. The Parliament had divided into two distinct houses: the House of Lords for the nobility and bishops, and the House of Commons for knights and wealthy people from the towns.Answer
  2. B
    The Magna Carta immediately granted all citizens the right to vote for representatives in a single chamber known as the House of Commons by 13141314.
  3. C
    Following the precedent set in 10661066, the charter established that the House of Lords would be the sole body responsible for electing the monarch.
  4. D
    In 14851485, the Parliament was restructured to merge the nobility and the commoners into a single assembly to ensure the King had absolute power over taxation.

Answer

By the middle of the 14th14^{th} century, the English Parliament had divided into two houses: the House of Lords and the House of Commons.
The correct answer accurately reflects the historical transition of the English Parliament during the Middle Ages. Following the Magna Carta in 12151215, the advisory role of the nobility expanded. by the mid-13001300 s, this body had formally split into the House of Lords (consisting of the nobility and senior clergy) and the House of Commons (consisting of knights and wealthy merchants from the towns).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the significance of the Magna Carta (12151215).
It established the principle that the King was not above the law and required him to consult his noblemen.
This is the foundational event for the development of constitutional government in England.
2
Track the evolution of the advisory council.
The 'Great Council' of noblemen and clergy began to meet more regularly to discuss taxation and law.
The King needed the support and wealth of his subjects to fund wars and governance.
3
Identify the mid-14th14^{th} century structural change.
Parliament split into two distinct houses based on social status.
The nobility and clergy formed the House of Lords, while knights and wealthy townsfolk (burgesses) formed the House of Commons.

Key Concept

The division of Parliament into the House of Lords and the House of Commons

Practice More

Review the distinct roles of the nobility versus the knights/burgesses in medieval governance to understand the two-house system.
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