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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 source gave American ideas for their first national government under the Article of Confederation?

English Bill of Rights and Magna Carta gave them inspiration. Ideas from the enlightenment also influenced them. English philosopher John Locke had thoughts the government had a duty to guard people's rights.


Why is Magna Carta important in hisory?

This document was revolutionary and sparked new ideas promoting democracy. It guaranteed certain basic political rights such as no taxation without representation. It also limited the King's power to ensure a stable government. If you wish to go more in depth in this document you will find many ideas that influenced modern day society.MAGNA CARTA - "The Great Charter"Year - 1215CAUSES:1) King John taxedunfairly2) King John jailedhis enemies3) King John took land from the churchEFFECTS1) King can't tax without consent from the "Great Council"2) King can't jail freeman without cause3) Nobles had a say in the government- Made the king more powerful because nobles had a say and supported decisions


Why is the magan carta considered to be a cornerstone of the democratic tradition?

Democracy shares the power between 3 branches that constantly checks each other. No branch has more power than the other. The Magna Carta was one of the first documents to limit the King. America "stole" this idea so the president didn't have absolute power. This is one of several ideas we America used to make its goverment.


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What were the main ideas of the Magna Carta?

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How did the Magna Carta influence the growth of democratic ideas?

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How did the Magna Carta affect the US?

it brought some of its ideas to the us


Where did the ideas for the Magna Carta originate?

The ideas in the Magna Carta, the English Bill of Rights and Locke's Treatise may have come from the 17th and 18th century European Enlightenment.


What enlightenment ideas are in the magna carta?

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, predates the Enlightenment era by several centuries, so it does not directly contain Enlightenment ideas. However, some principles present in the Magna Carta, such as the idea of limited government, the protection of individual rights, and the rule of law, were later embraced and expanded upon during the Enlightenment. These ideas contributed to the development of modern democratic thought.


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 colonial document inspired many of the ideas found in the US Bill of Rights?

The Manga Carta


Describe three traditions or ideas that helped to shape the Constitution?

the magna carta, three fifths compromise, and enlightenment were the ideas


What enlightenment ideas led colonist to break away from England?

That they could change their government if it did not protect their rights


what ideas came from from magna carta?

The idea that no man can be put in prison unless by order of a Court of Law after a fair trial. The Magna Carta itself by the way extended that right only to members of the nobility and the Church.


Why does being open to new ideas bring change?

because new ideas are ideas that change they change the world because they do


What English ideas influenced American ideas about liberty?

There were many English political ideas that influenced American ideas about liberty with the Magna Carta being the main one. This was known as the English legal charter which was used as the foundation for the common law.