2006-10-19 11:45:34 · 9 answers · asked by aisha a 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
The charter of English political and civil liberties granted by King John at Runnymede in June 1215
2006-10-19 11:50:45 · answer #1 · answered by Polo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Magna Carta (Latin for "Great Charter", literally "Great Paper"), also called Magna Carta Libertatum ("Great Charter of Freedoms"), is an English charter originally issued in 1215. Magna Carta was the most significant early influence on the long historical process that led to the rule of constitutional law today. Magna Carta was originally created because of disagreements between Pope Innocent III, King John and his English barons about the rights of the King. Magna Carta required the king to renounce certain rights, respect certain legal procedures and accept that the will of the king could be bound by law.
2006-10-19 11:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by sugarplum9903 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
King John did not grant it he was forced to sign it because England was at war and he needed the money and the help of the so to speak nobles. What the Magna Carta was a precursor to the bill of rights. King John was not a nice person and he box himself into a corner by his own actions and was forced to sign it to save England sovereignty.....................
2006-10-19 12:13:00 · answer #3 · answered by kilroymaster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the magna carta is the basis of the British constitution.
2006-10-20 01:59:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anakwah N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Great Charter. A document signed by King John at Runnymede. A sort of constitution forced on him by the barons.
2006-10-19 11:53:09 · answer #5 · answered by Steve K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
magna carta is latin for "The Great Charture"
2006-10-19 14:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by Hell's Collection Agency 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-19 23:36:25 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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It is also considered by some as the basis of a country's bill of rights
2006-10-19 11:53:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
W I K I P A E D I A!!!!
2006-10-19 11:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by Jellicoe 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋