Jackw Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Magna Carta?
A
The Magna Carta was an english charter that protected the right to own private property, gurantees a trial, and gives the monarch limited power to levy taxes. Singned by king John in 1215.
2
Q
what was parliament?
A
A parliament was a group of people that controlled the monarch. The purpose of them was to hava a group of people who can form laws, control the monarch, and approve taxes so the monarch doesn’t have to much power.
3
Q
What was the bill of rights?
A
The Bill of rights was a document that states laws to the parliament and the monarchs. The purpose of this document was so parliament could have more power than the monarchs.
