Question

how did monarchs in england reign prior to the signing of the petition of right in 1628?
they were less powerful.
they were more powerful.
they were more democratic.
they had less interest in ruling.

Explanation:

The 1628 Petition of Right restricted the English monarch's power, such as limiting arbitrary taxation and imprisonment. Before this, monarchs held greater, less constrained authority over governance and the population.

Answer:

They were more powerful.