Question

these nobles forced the king to accept limits to his power that were written into a document called the magna carta, or the great charter. this key document established the principle of limited government, a government whose powers and actions are restricted (limited) by a system of laws. this document formed the basis for future constitutional government for england and eventually the united states. the idea that everyone, even the king, must follow laws is called the rule of law. question: what principle did the magna carta establish in 1215? the king had absolute power over all of their subjects. all people should have the right to vote in elections. the monarchy should be replaced with a direct democracy. government powers should be limited by a system of laws.

Explanation:

The text clearly states that the Magna Carta established the principle of limited government, which means government powers are restricted by a system of laws. The other options are not supported by the given text. The first option is contrary to what the Magna Carta did (it limited the king's power). The second option (all people voting) is not mentioned. The third option (replacing monarchy with direct democracy) is also not in the text.

Answer:

The principle that the Magna Carta established in 1215 is that government powers should be limited by a system of laws. So the correct answer is "Government powers should be limited by a system of laws."