The Magna Carta

What king did the Magna carta limit power on?

King John of England

What is the power of the purse?

the ability of one group to manipulate and control the actions of another group by withholding funding, or putting stipulations on the use of funds.

What is habeas corpus?

the right of a person to hear charges against him/her, leads to right to a trial

When was the Magna Carta signed?

1215

What is the "rule of law"?

Everyone must follow the law. Leaders must obey the law. Government must obey the law. No one is above the law.

How did the Magna Carta influence western Nation?

Magna Carta has been the most significant early influence on the extensive historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law today in the English speaking world and France. Magna Carta influenced the development of the common law and many constitutional documents, including the United States Constitution.

What did the Magna Carta do?

The "Great charter" or feudal liberties. It limited the power of the king over vassals and the church, making it a limited monarch not an absolute monarch.

What is the Magna Carta?

an English document that limited the powers of the king