Question

what effects did the magna carta have on english government? choose three correct answers.
it gave the kings government more control.
it established the right to a trial by jury.
it led to the creation of a legislative branch.
it limited the power of the king.
it reduced the rights of citizens.

Explanation:

1. "It gave the king’s government more control" is incorrect because the Magna Carta was meant to limit the king's power, not increase it.
2. "It established the right to a trial by jury" is correct. The Magna Carta included provisions related to the right to a fair trial, including trial by jury in some contexts.
3. "It led to the creation of a legislative branch" is correct. The Magna Carta set a precedent for the idea of a body (like Parliament) that could check the king's power, leading to the development of a legislative branch.
4. "It limited the power of the king" is correct. The Magna Carta restricted the king's ability to act arbitrarily, especially in areas like taxation without consent.
5. "It reduced the rights of citizens" is incorrect. The Magna Carta was a step toward protecting the rights of certain groups (like nobles initially, but with broader implications over time) rather than reducing them.

So the three correct answers are the ones stating it established the right to a trial by jury, it led to the creation of a legislative branch, and it limited the power of the king.

Answer:

B. It established the right to a trial by jury
C. It led to the creation of a legislative branch
D. It limited the power of the king

(Note: The identifiers are assigned based on the order of the options from top - left to bottom - right: 1. It gave the king’s government more control; 2. It established the right to a trial by jury; 3. It led to the creation of a legislative branch; 4. It limited the power of the king; 5. It reduced the rights of citizens)