WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.

Detailed explanation-2: -Magna Carta was an agreement between the nobles and the monarch. The nobles agreed that the monarch could continue to rule. For his part, King John agreed to observe common law and the traditional rights of the nobles and the Church. In many ways, Magna Carta only protected the rights and privileges of nobles.

Detailed explanation-3: -It guaranteed that they could not be imprisoned, outlawed, exiled, or have their possessions or land confiscated without the lawful judgment of their social equals, paving the way for trial by a jury of one’s peers.

Detailed explanation-4: -Magna Carta This document guarantees Barons their ancient rights: No new taxes unless a common counsel agrees. All free men have the right to justice and a fair trial with a jury. The Monarch doesn’t have absolute power.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Magna Carta The nobles were powerful enough to force the king to sign an agreement with them. This agreement, signed by King John in 1215, became known as the Magna Carta or Great Charter. It said that the nobles would obey the king only as long as he protected their rights.