Question

1. how did the magna carta change government in england? a. by guaranteeing rights to all citizens b. by limiting the power of the monarchy c. by protecting certain basic rights of free men d. by giving parliament more power than the king 17. which of the following are principles of american democracy? a. constitutional government b. representative government c. consent of the governed d. individual rights 18. what was the purpose of the declaration of independence? a. to explain why the colonies should be free b. to establish laws for the independent colonies c. to reverse the laws enforced by parliament d. to separate the colonies from british rule the origins of american government

Explanation:

1. The Magna Carta limited the power of the monarchy in England. It was a first - step towards the rule of law and curbing royal authority.
2. American democracy is based on principles such as constitutional government, representative government, consent of the governed, and individual rights.
3. The Declaration of Independence was written to formally separate the American colonies from British rule.

Answer:

1. B. by limiting the power of the monarchy
2. A. constitutional government, B. representative government, C. consent of the governed, D. individual rights
3. D. to separate the colonies from British rule