Constitutional Monarchy and Absolutism Quick Check
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Which of the following statements best explains the development of constitutional monarchy in England?(1 point)
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Constitutional monarchy developed because of the Magna Carta, which led to the Glorious Revolution.
Constitutional monarchy developed because of the Magna Carta, which led to the Glorious Revolution.
Between Charles I and the Glorious Revolution, English monarchs were in constant conflict with Parliament, eventually leading Parliament to pass the English Bill of Rights to try to keep monarchs from causing more civil wars.
Between Charles I and the Glorious Revolution, English monarchs were in constant conflict with Parliament, eventually leading Parliament to pass the English Bill of Rights to try to keep monarchs from causing more civil wars.
The idea that a monarch’s powers were their divine right was destroyed by the Magna Carta, and over time the English monarch became weaker and Parliament became stronger until constitutional monarchy was established.
The idea that a monarch’s powers were their divine right was destroyed by the Magna Carta, and over time the English monarch became weaker and Parliament became stronger until constitutional monarchy was established.
The idea that a monarch’s powers should not be absolute was first made law in the Magna Carta, and with the Glorious Revolution it became the basis of England’s monarchial system.
The idea that a monarch’s powers should not be absolute was first made law in the Magna Carta, and with the Glorious Revolution it became the basis of England’s monarchial system.
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The correct answer is: The idea that a monarch’s powers should not be absolute was first made law in the Magna Carta, and with the Glorious Revolution it became the basis of England’s monarchial system.
The correct answer is: The idea that a monarch's powers should not be absolute was first made law in the Magna Carta, and with the Glorious Revolution it became the basis of England's monarchial system.
To determine which statement best explains the development of constitutional monarchy in England, we need to evaluate the options provided. Let's analyze each statement:
1. Constitutional monarchy developed because of the Magna Carta, which led to the Glorious Revolution.
This statement suggests that the Magna Carta and the Glorious Revolution played a role in the development of constitutional monarchy in England.
2. Between Charles I and the Glorious Revolution, English monarchs were in constant conflict with Parliament, eventually leading Parliament to pass the English Bill of Rights to try to keep monarchs from causing more civil wars.
This statement highlights the constant conflict between English monarchs and Parliament, resulting in the passing of the English Bill of Rights to prevent further civil wars.
3. The idea that a monarch's powers were their divine right was destroyed by the Magna Carta, and over time the English monarch became weaker and Parliament became stronger until constitutional monarchy was established.
This statement suggests that the concept of divine right, held by monarchs, was undermined by the Magna Carta. Over time, the English monarch became weaker, and the power of Parliament grew, leading to the establishment of constitutional monarchy.
4. The idea that a monarch's powers should not be absolute was first made law in the Magna Carta, and with the Glorious Revolution, it became the basis of England's monarchial system.
This statement asserts that the Magna Carta established the principle that a monarch's powers should not be absolute, which then became the foundation of England's monarchial system with the Glorious Revolution.
Upon analyzing these statements, it is clear that the statement that best explains the development of constitutional monarchy in England is:
Statement 4: The idea that a monarch's powers should not be absolute was first made law in the Magna Carta, and with the Glorious Revolution, it became the basis of England's monarchial system.
To arrive at this answer, we can use our knowledge of the Magna Carta and the Glorious Revolution and their impact on England's political system.