History 5 Flashcards
Three VIPs of the Magna Carta
1) no one can be inprisoned without a jury trial of your peers in accordance with the law
2) Life liberty and property can’t be taken away by illegal means
3) The king may not tax without consent of the great council
Who signed the Magna Carta
John
Common law
Judge made law based on decisions already made
Two VIPs of common-law
Applied to all people equally
Influenced American legal system
What was the model Parliament
Started by Edward the first
Made up of Nobility, Hierarchy and the middle class
What were the two sides of the Civil War in England
The Cavaliers- supported the King
The round heads - Supporter Parliament
What are the two Jury systems and what did they do?
Grand and petite.
Grand - evidence, investigation, indite.
Petite - decides guilt or innocence
How did parliament grow in strength?
The war of the Roses was the turning point as Henry Tuder won against King Richard. This resulted in the Tuders managing parliament. Because the King needed money, he allowed Parliament a say in favor political power. When Charles 1st came to power he went on to dictate, raising money illegally. Parliament forced him to sign a petition of Writ, to stop the illegal activity. A civil war broke out between the Cavaliers, supporting the king and the Round heads, who supported parliament. Oliver, leader of the round heads won the war and put King Charles on trial resulting in his be heading. Monarchy was over at this point and England became a common wealth.
What three things did Habiaus Corpus guarantee?
1) An arrested person may get a writ from a judge
2) The writ entitled you to a statement of charges and what evidence they have against you
3) Release on bail and a speedy jury trial
Catholic emancipation
Now have right to vote and run for office
Charles 2nd
Restored monarchy
Passed habiaus corpus
