Question

question 8 (multiple choice worth 5 points)
in the preamble to the u.s. constitution, one stated goal is to \promote the general welfare.\ which of the following phrases has the same meaning as \general welfare\?
social contract
rule of law
legal system
common good
what is the main idea of the magna carta?
it discouraged the idea of the social contract.
it called for limiting the power of the monarch.
it helped define justice by setting standards for courts.
it defined roles for government, such as the work of agencies.

Explanation:

The Magna Carta was a charter that limited the power of the monarch. It was a significant step in the development of the rule - of - law and the idea of rights and liberties. The other options about defining government roles or justice standards are not the main idea of the Magna Carta. The social contract is a different concept. The Magna Carta's main significance was in curbing monarchical power.

Answer:

It called for limiting the power of the monarch.