Question

what effect did magna carta and the english bill of rights have on absolute government authority? a. limited the government b. gave more power the king c. gave more power to the religious leaders d. gave less power to political parties

Explanation:

Magna Carta was a charter of rights agreed to by King John of England in 1215. It limited the power of the king. The English Bill of Rights (1689) further limited the powers of the monarchy. Both documents were steps towards limiting government (especially monarchical) authority. Option B is incorrect as they limited the king's power. Option C is wrong as there was no such empowerment of religious leaders. Option D is incorrect as political parties' power wasn't the focus; the focus was on limiting monarchical/government power.

Answer:

A. Limited the government