Question

why was the petition of right (1628) of such importance?

it gave the king unlimited power.

it stated that the law was higher than the king.

it restored the monarchy.

it made puritanism the official religion of england.

Explanation:

• Option A is incorrect because the Petition of Right aimed to limit the king's power, not give unlimited power.
• Option B is correct. The Petition of Right (1628) asserted that the king was subject to the law, establishing the principle that law was above the king's arbitrary actions (e.g., regarding taxation, imprisonment without cause).
• Option C is incorrect as the monarchy was already in place; the Petition was about limiting royal power, not restoring the monarchy.
• Option D is incorrect as the Petition of Right had no relation to making Puritanism the official religion (the Act of Uniformity and other measures related to religion in England at that time had different focuses).

Answer:

B. It stated that the law was higher than the king.