Question

question 26.
what was the result of the signing of the magna carta?
a. it limited the power of the monarchy by requiring the king to consult the nobles before raising taxes.
b. it increased the power of the king by creating an absolute monarchy.
c. it required a high standard of moral conduct and scientific thinking.
d. it decreased the power of the nobility by limiting their access to trials by juries and other legal protections.

Explanation:

The Magna Carta was signed in 1215. It was a charter of rights agreed to by King John of England. One of its key aspects was limiting the power of the monarchy. It stated that the king could not raise taxes without the consent of the Great Council (which included nobles). This was a significant step in establishing the principle that the power of the ruler was not absolute.

• Option B is incorrect as it increased the power of the king, which is the opposite of what the Magna Carta did.
• Option C is incorrect as the Magna Carta was not about moral conduct and scientific thinking.
• Option D is incorrect as it increased (not decreased) the power of the nobility in some aspects (like having a say in taxes) and also guaranteed legal protections like trial by jury for nobles (not limiting their access to it).

Answer:

A. It limited the power of the monarchy by requiring the king to consult the nobles before raising taxes.