What right did the English nobles gain when King John signed the Magna Carta?
A. Parliament would be required to meet once a year.
B. Nobles could choose their own juries at criminal trials.
C. The king would control the establishment of noble titles.
D. The Great Council could approve taxes proposed by the monarch.
E. Religious leaders would be exempt from laws they did not agree with.

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GinnyAnswer · Answer

The Magna Carta granted rights to English nobles, including the ability for the Great Council to approve taxes proposed by the monarch. This marked an essential shift towards limited government and parliamentary democracy. It helped outline fundamental legal principles that influence democratic systems today. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-06

Anonymous · Answer

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, granted English nobles the right for the Great Council to approve taxes proposed by the monarch. This was a significant restriction on the king's power and helped lay the groundwork for parliamentary democracy. The correct choice is D. The Great Council could approve taxes proposed by the monarch. 
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