Magna Carta

The definition of common law

• the system of the law that ensured all people would receive equal treatment

• A group of representatives that advised the king and limited his power

• The wealthy town dwelling merchants

• Groups of craftspeople joined together to protect and improve the working conditions of their members

Under which king was the Magna Carta signed?

• King Richard

• King John

• King Henry IV

• King Edward

The definition of the Magna Carta

• (Great Charter) the rules for everyone to follow

• (Great Charter) First record of written law

• (Great Charter) The contract between the king and his nobles

• ( Great Charter) The contract between the church and the king

Why did the nobles want to have the king sign the Magna Carta?

• Because King Phillip was a wonderful king

• Because King Richard and had won so many battles

• Because King John had lost many expensive wars

• Because King John had taxed the peasants too much

Who did the Magna Carta not affect?

• The nobles

• The king

• The church officials

• The ordinary people

What were two effects on the king because of the Magna Carta?

• It gave him more power and made him subject to laws

• It limited his power and allowed him to not care about the laws

• It gave him more power and and allowed him not to care about the laws

• It limited his power and made him subject to laws

What is one reason why the Magna Carta is important today?

• It provided the peasants ability to vote for a representative

• It established the kings power over the church

• It is the foundation to English law

• It had an impact on the development of the aristocracy

Definition of the parliament

• a city state

• a group of representatives that advised the king

• a group of representatives that make the laws and policies of the nation

• two leaders that would replace the position of king

What was established during King John's son reign

• The Senate

• The Polis

• The Parliament

• The Assembly

What made the parliament set up during the reign of King Edward III unique?

• It was the first to allow serfs to be a part of the government

• It was the first to be truly representative, having members who were from all over the country

• It was the first that did not have nobles as part of the government

• It was the first where people needed to be educated to join