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Magna Carta is a historic English charter that established limits on the power of the king and protected basic civil liberties of the people. Signed by King John in 1215 under pressure from rebel barons, it set restrictions on taxation and established due process under the law. Though initially meant to resolve a dispute, Magna Carta became one of the most important documents in English legal history and influenced constitutions around the world by establishing principles of individual freedoms and limited government.

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Assignment 3 Trabajo Práctico

Magna Carta is a historic English charter that established limits on the power of the king and protected basic civil liberties of the people. Signed by King John in 1215 under pressure from rebel barons, it set restrictions on taxation and established due process under the law. Though initially meant to resolve a dispute, Magna Carta became one of the most important documents in English legal history and influenced constitutions around the world by establishing principles of individual freedoms and limited government.

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Lesson 3: Assignment 3
Name:

Answer the following questions on Magna Carta with short answers.

a) Why does the very first article refer to the freedom of the Church?

a) Can you imagine in what ways John abused his power as a feudal lord and king?
You can deduce that from the articles themselves, and with the help of the
notes. Give a couple of examples.

Example 1

Example 2

b) The significance of Magna Carta did not vanish as feudalism passed away. Why?
What is the implicit idea underlying the document which can’t be found in any of
the articles in black and white, but which became important even after feudalism
had disappeared?

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