Read the passage from "Magna Carta and Its American Legacy.” Then answer the question.What did the nobles hope to accomplish by having King John sign the Magna Carta?

The nobles wanted to place limits on King John’s authority and protect their rights. The Magna Carta required the king to follow the law, helping prevent him from abusing power and committing injustices. So the correct choice is C, to prevent the king from having the power to abuse rights and inflict injustices.

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