Question

how did the magna carta influence the declaration of independence? a it gave the idea that only the king could provide the people with certain rights. b it gave the idea that the government needed to be limited and that rulers were not above the law. c it gave the idea that government should be divided into 3 branches.

Explanation:

The Magna Carta established the principle that the king was not above the law and that the government's power should be limited. It influenced the Declaration of Independence by promoting the idea of limited government and the rule - of - law concept. It did not specifically give the idea of a three - branch government or that only the king could provide rights to the people.

Answer:

B. It gave the idea that the government needed to be limited and that rulers were not above the law.