Magna+Carta

Magna Carta Raeleah Schaeffer, Kaley Brothers, Tyler Haase Background- The Magna Carta is a document that King John was forced to sign in June of 1215 by the Barons, who created the document. It reduced the amount of power he held as the King of England. The Magna Carta became the basis for the rights of English citizens and allowed for the formation of parliment. A total of thirty-seven old and new laws were combined to form the Magna Carta. It was said to be one of the most important documents dealing with democracy because it was the first of its kind to end absolute monarchy.

Contributions to the idea Democracy- The English parliament that was created as a result of the Magna Carta resembles the structure of our government. The president can never have too much power because of Congress. In both our present-day government and the Magna Carta, everyone is subjected to the same laws. Even the most prestigous people, like the king and president have to follow the same laws as everyone else. In this document, it was also granted that those who break the law have the right to a fair trial as well as no taxation without representation.

One of the differences between the Magna Carta and our governement is that this was only directed towards the wealthy men. It eventually applied to everyone. "To no one we will sell, or deny, or delay, right or justice."

Works Cited American Government Book

"Magna Carta 1215." //Middle Ages//. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Sept. 2011. .