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Difficulty: EasyMagna Carta and the Development of Parliament

The Magna Carta is one of the most famous documents in British history and played a key role in the development of Parliament. Which of the following statements accurately describes its origin and purpose?

  1. It was sealed by King John in 12151215 and established that even the monarch was subject to the law.Answer
  2. B
    It was signed in 10661066 and immediately granted every person in England the right to vote in elections.
  3. C
    It was signed in 13141314 and abolished the House of Lords to give total control to the common people.
  4. D
    It was signed in 14851485 and created the House of Commons to represent the interests of the poor.

Answer

The Magna Carta was sealed by King John in 12151215 and established that the monarch was subject to the law.
The correct answer accurately identifies that King John sealed the Magna Carta in 12151215, which was a landmark event because it established that the monarch must obey the law, effectively limiting absolute royal power.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the monarch and year associated with the Magna Carta.
King John and the year 12151215.
The charter was a direct result of a rebellion by noblemen against King John's rule in the early 13th century.
2
Determine the primary constitutional principle established by the charter.
The monarch is not above the law.
The Magna Carta restricted the absolute power of the King for the first time in English history.
3
Contextualize the document within the development of Parliament.
It laid the foundation for a system where the King consulted with noblemen and eventually representatives of the people.
This consultation evolved into the two houses: the House of Lords (nobility/clergy) and the House of Commons (knights/town representatives).

Key Concept

The Magna Carta (1215) and the Principle of the Rule of Law
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