Question

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the influence of the Magna Carta on government in the United States?

A .Like the nobles in King John’s time, the framers of the Constitution wanted to find ways to expand government’s power.

B .The framers of the Constitution agreed that the role of the legislature should be one of giving advice, not suggesting new laws.

C .The framers of the Constitution agreed that the powers of their king needed to be held in check.

D. Like the nobles in King John’s time, the framers of the Constitution wanted protections against the abuse of government power

Answer 1

the answer is D have answered this a lot

Answer 2

The fourth alternative is correct (D).

The Magna Carta was a document signed in 1215 to limit the powers of the monarchy in England. The purpose of the letter was to protect the nobles from excesses, forcing King John to respect laws instituted by the nobility.

In this context, the Magna Carta was considered one of the first steps towards Constitutionalism, and influenced the Constitution of the countries, including the United States. The division between the three powers adopted in the American Constitution is an example of carefulness to avoid overeating of a powerful central government. There were historical examples of absolutist monarchies in Europe, and the nascent country should protect itself from this risk.