Why was the Magna Carta significant to the development of democratic government?

a.It clearly explained the ideals of the first democracies of Greece.
b. It set a precedent for limiting the power of the government.
c. It limited the power of the government to the nobles.
d. It gave women in England the right to vote.

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Why was the Magna Carta significant to the development of democratic government?

a.It clearly explained the ideals of the first democracies of Greece. 
b. It set a precedent for limiting the power of the government.  
c. It limited the power of the government to the nobles. 
d. It gave women in England the right to vote.

jocelm · Answer

b. it set a precedent for limiting the power of the government....it limited the king, they forced the king to sign it too, which was kind of funny.

chrisbart · Answer

thank you!!