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the main principle of the magna carta signed by king john in 1215
reduced the power of the monarchy and reduced the power of peasants
limited the power of the monarchy
increased the power of the monarchy
maintained the power of the monarchy and increased the power of peasants
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was a charter that placed limits on the power of King John of England. It was a response to the king's abuse of power and aimed to protect the rights and privileges of the barons and, to some extent, other free - men. It did not reduce the power of peasants, nor did it increase the power of the monarchy.
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B. limited the power of the monarchy