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What is the Magna Carta's significance to British law?

AIt formally established the Church of England as the one official faith
BIt was the first document to limit the king's power and establish rights
CIt created and established the first fully elected Parliament in England
DIt established and guaranteed the right to vote for all adult men

Explanation

The Magna Carta (1215) is considered a foundation of individual rights and the rule of law in Britain. It was one of the first documents to limit the king's power and guarantee certain rights.

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