Which of the following statements best explains the development of constitutional monarchy in England? (1 point)

Question

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 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.
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.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the development of constitutional monarchy in England 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.

This statement captures the key historical developments that influenced the transition from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy, highlighting the significance of the Magna Carta in limiting royal power and the role of the Glorious Revolution in establishing parliamentary sovereignty.