How did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 limit the power of the monarchy?

The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 required authorities to bring prisoners before a court, so a judge could review whether their detention was lawful. This limited the monarchy’s ability to imprison political opponents indefinitely without a legal hearing, making D the closest choice. The Act did not prevent all arrests, but it checked arbitrary detention.

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