HannahP Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Magna Carta?
A
The first document to limit the king’s powerin England. It was signed in 1215.
2
Q
What is its latin meaning?
A
” Great Charter”
3
Q
Which king was forced to sign it by nobles?
A
King John
4
Q
It limited…
A
The king’s power of changing or raising laws
5
Q
It protected and guaranteed which rights?
A
The rights to won private property and that before you are put in jail, you are put on trial.
6
Q
These rights were given to whom?
A
Nobles,but over tome it was given to everyone.
7
Q
What is Parliment?
A
A great council who advised the king and made/approved laws.
