The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, was significant for establishing the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law, laying the groundwork for modern democracy and individual rights. It limited the powers of the monarchy and introduced concepts such as due process. Justinian's Code, compiled in the 6th century, was crucial in preserving and systematizing Roman law, influencing legal systems in many Western nations and serving as a foundation for civil law traditions. Together, both documents shaped the evolution of legal frameworks and governance in their respective societies.
Code of Hammurabi
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.
The Justinian Code.
They were quite different - the Code of Hammurabi is a code of laws covering society; Magna Carts was an agreement between king and barons to share power and end the feudal system under which the king's powers were absolute and the barons were subject to the king's whim.
no animal crulety murder is punished by banishment(Justinians code) murder is punished by death or prison(american law) woman and men do not have equal rights (Justinians code) mean and woman are equal (american code
Code of Hammurabi
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.
The Justinian Code.
Justinian code of laws
They were quite different - the Code of Hammurabi is a code of laws covering society; Magna Carts was an agreement between king and barons to share power and end the feudal system under which the king's powers were absolute and the barons were subject to the king's whim.
no animal crulety murder is punished by banishment(Justinians code) murder is punished by death or prison(american law) woman and men do not have equal rights (Justinians code) mean and woman are equal (american code
The Justinian Code was very important because it was used as a fundamental law basis even in the U.S.
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Hammurabi code Magna Carta US constitution US Declaration of Independence These are just off the top of my head, there are other important documents that are also important like the UN Charter, the Geneva Convention
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. Declaration of Independence .The Bible