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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 created and established the first fully elected Parliament in England
CIt was the first document to limit the king's power and establish rights
DIt established and guaranteed the right to vote for all adult men

Answer & explanation

The correct answer is It was the first document to limit the king's power and establish rights.

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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