Which of the following constituted a unique feature of the English Parliament as compared to other political institutions of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries?
A. The king ruled alongside Parliament and accepted the limitation on his authority.
B. Parliament could raise taxes, create laws, and challenge the king.
C. Any adult male, regardless of rank or wealth, could sit in Parliament.
D. Women were permitted to serve in Parliament.
Answer: B
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