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what does the Magna Carta mean
Great charter
When was the magna carta created
1215
why was the Magna carta created
gave kings less power
What was the significance of the magna carta
First document that had the king and government under the law and a limited monarchy
What was the purpose of the Magna Carta
protect the peoples life, liberty, and property from the government
what did the Magna Carta guarantee
right to a trial by jury, protection against excessive fines and punishment, safeguarding of individual right to life, prohibition of taxation without representation
what does prohibition taxation without representation mean
Ban imposed taxes on the people, additionally, the people have no say in politics
What did the Magna Carta lead to
Habeas Corpus act of 1679, English bill of rights 1689, Declaration of independence 1776, and the us constitution 1787
What is the Habeas Corpus act of 1679
The right of accused persons ti be brought before a judge to hear against them
What is the rule of law
Enforce the king to not have absolute power over the people
Commitment to due process of law
A trial with evidence to support the defendent
what law did parliament pass in 1628 that limited the abuse of power
the petition of rights-this meant that the legislative couldn’t make random arrests without evidence and housing troops without the owners consent
What king and queen passed the parliament
William and Mary
what did the bill of rights say
protection of life, liberty, and property, trial by jury, and accused people to be brought to a judge
When did william and mary sign the english bill of rights
1689
did monarchs follow the magna carta
no
