Magna Carta from England in 1225 A.D.
Another document, much earlier by all accounts, and one which the New Testament quotes Jesus Christ attributing to Moses, that is, the Book of Deuteronomy, then would predate the Magna Carta by over 2,000 years. A section in chapter 17 regards the principles governing kings including a requirement that the king must obey the law, and so in that way, he is not to view himself as above his neighbors, nor of course above the law.
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Magna Carta (A+)
The Magna Carter or the great charter forced the king to obey the law
Some people claim that the Magna Carta was the original document that established this principle.
The Magna Carta signed in 1215.
Virginia plan
Virginia plan
the king had to obey the law of the land
the government leaders must obey the same laws as other people
the government leaders must obey the same laws as other people
government leaders must obey the same laws as other people
The Magna Carta.
Magna carta
The Magna Carta is basically a constitution that limited the King of England's power. This document stated that the King England must respect legal procedures and accept that he will be bound by law. This document also protected the King's subjects and gave appeal against unlawful imprisonment. The Magna Carta also influenced many constitutional documents including the United States Constitution.