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The most important document in American Government is the Constitution. The Magna Carta is the first of a series of documents leading to the rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States. The Magna Carta is important in that it is the first of many. Being at the head of the line makes it quite important. Still, the other documents that continued the line contained more rights. If they had not existed the Magna Carta would be forgotten.

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How did Magna Carta influence the US Government?

The Magna Carta was a was a document presented by the people of England to the king in the 1500s. It inspired the Declaration of Independence.


Why did they make the 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.


What did the barons hope the Magna Carta would do?

The barons hoped that the magna carta would make them fair between king john and they would have more strawberries to eat.


Why make magna carta for public school teachers?

it is for the protection of teachers from his job especially the tenure of office...


How did the magna Carta gradually change legal ideas in England?

Before the Magna Carta, the King's word was law. He needed no approval from anyone else to make laws. After the Magna Carta, the King officially recognized that his laws had to be acknowledged by the aristocracy (Barons). This began a shift from a single absolute legal authority (the monarch) to a diffusion of legal power down to the people ruled by the monarch. Presently legal authority in England rests with the hereditary aristocracy (House of Lords) and elected representatives (House of Commons) with very little real legal authority left to the monarch.

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What is the magna carta Who sign it Why?

The Magna Carta was signed by King John of England. It was singed at Runnymede in a meadow. They made it to limit King John's powers and give the citizens under him more freedom.


How did Magna Carta influence the US Government?

The Magna Carta was a was a document presented by the people of England to the king in the 1500s. It inspired the Declaration of Independence.


What king was forced to make a contract between himself and his subjects?

King John. The Magna Carta us effectively a contract.


Why did they make the 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.


How did the magna carta change the power of the king?

It took away some of the kings power so that the king could not make all of the decisions


How did the English Magna Carta influence colonial rule in America?

The Magna Carta influenced the colonial government by causing them to make rules in favor of rights for the people and restrictions of government power. Many ideas from the Magna Carta were incorporated in the Constitution.


What is the difference between the Constitution and the Magna Carta?

Magna Carta, issued in 1215, was presented by the barons to King John, who was forced to sign the document. The Constitution is unwritten, but made up of various laws and documents, including the common law and the Magna Carta. HOWEVER, the Constitution of 1787, in the United States of America is written. Please see the related link following.


What did the barons hope the Magna Carta would do?

The barons hoped that the magna carta would make them fair between king john and they would have more strawberries to eat.


Why make magna carta for public school teachers?

it is for the protection of teachers from his job especially the tenure of office...


How did the magna Carta gradually change legal ideas in England?

Before the Magna Carta, the King's word was law. He needed no approval from anyone else to make laws. After the Magna Carta, the King officially recognized that his laws had to be acknowledged by the aristocracy (Barons). This began a shift from a single absolute legal authority (the monarch) to a diffusion of legal power down to the people ruled by the monarch. Presently legal authority in England rests with the hereditary aristocracy (House of Lords) and elected representatives (House of Commons) with very little real legal authority left to the monarch.


Which was founded in England that would eventually make most of englands laws?

Magna Carta of 1215


What did the Magna Carta put limits on?

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, primarily placed limits on the powers of the English monarchy, ensuring that the king could not impose taxes or make decisions without the consent of his barons. It established the principle that everyone, including the king, was subject to the law. Additionally, it laid the groundwork for the development of parliamentary democracy and the protection of individual rights, influencing future legal systems.