The Magna Carta required the king (as executive) to be bound by law. Which of these statements best reflects how this idea applies to the U.S. Bill of Rights? A. In case of a conflict, the States overrule the federal government. B. The government is not above the law and the will of the people. C. People are better off without a government, but it is necessary for society. D. The Congress has greater authority than the President.
The answer is B, that the government is not above the law and the will of the people. Many kings operated on the idea of the Divine Right of Kings, the idea that the king is chosen by God, and to question the king would be like questioning God.
