67.5k views
4 votes
Which statement describes a limit that the Magna Carta placed on the English king?

The king was not allowed to levy taxes on the English people.

The king could not imprison anyone who had not been convicted by his peers.


The king could not force commoners to pay their debts.

The king could not declare war on other nations unless the people approved.

User EHerman
by
6.9k points

2 Answers

6 votes

Answer: The king could not imprison anyone who had not been convicted by his peers.

The Magna Carta is a charter of rights signed by King John of England on June 15, 1215. Among other things, the charter promised the protection of church rights, protection from illegal imprisonment, access to justice and limitations on federal payments to the Crown. The charter became part of England's statute law in 1297.





User Pradhumn Sharma
by
6.7k points
3 votes
The correct answer for this question is this one: "The king could not imprison anyone who had not been convicted by his peers." This is the statement that describes a limit that the Magna Carta placed on the English king.

Hope this helps answer your question and have a nice day ahead.
User Christiaan Maks
by
6.6k points