📓 Chapter 5: The UK Government, the Law and Your Role
Which TWO principles were established or confirmed by the Magna Carta and the Bill of Rights?
Correct answers: The monarch's powers were limited.; Even the king was subject to the law.
✓ The monarch's powers were limited.
B All citizens were granted the right to vote.
✓ Even the king was subject to the law.
D The UK adopted a fully written constitution.
💡 Explanation
The Magna Carta established the principle that even the king was subject to the law, and the Bill of Rights confirmed the rights of Parliament and limited the powers of the monarch.
Key facts to remember
- Magna Carta 1215 — king subject to law
- Bill of Rights 1689 — confirmed rights of Parliament, limited monarch
- Foundation of rule of law
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 5.1.1 What is the constitution?:
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, established the principle that even the king was subject to the law. The Bill of Rights of 1689 confirmed the rights of Parliament and limited the powers of the monarch. These documents form the foundation of the UK's constitutional arrangements and the rule of law.
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