English Parliamentary System The Magna Carta Parliament English

English Parliamentary System The Magna Carta Parliament English Bill of Rights

The Magna Carta • 1215 King John is forced to sign • First document to limit the power of the king

The Magna Carta • 12. No "aid" may be levied in our kingdom without its general consent, unless it is for the ransom of our person, to make our eldest son a knight, and (once) to marry our eldest daughter. For these purposes only a reasonable "aid" may be levied. • Turn To Your Partner and… • What does the word “aid” mean? • What is the general idea of this document?

The Magna Carta • The barons shall elect twenty-five of their number to keep, and cause to be observed with all their might, the peace and liberties granted and confirmed to them by this charter • What does this excerpt set up?

Parliament • Originally called the Great Council. • Is a legislature…. ▫ A group of people who have the power to make laws. • Held the “power of the purse” ▫ Which is…

English Bill of Rights • In 1689 the King and Queen sign the English Bill of Rights • A bill of rights is… ▫ A written list of freedoms that a government promises to protect.

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Voting…. Again • Who could not vote?