Question

the magna carta had what effect on english monarchs?

• it said that monarchs would have absolute power.
• it said that only kings could rule england.
• it said that monarchs had to respect certain basic rights of citizens.
• it required english monarchs to be born in foreign countries.

Explanation:

The Magna Carta (1215) was a foundational document that limited the power of English monarchs by establishing that they were not above the law, and had to uphold certain legal rights of their subjects, including nobles and eventually broader citizenry. The other options are incorrect: it restricted, not granted, absolute power; it did not limit rule only to kings; and it had no requirement for foreign-born monarchs.

Answer:

It said that monarchs had to respect certain basic rights of citizens.