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Magna Carta Libertatum
-The Great Charter of the Liberties of England-
Magna Carta Libertatum (Magna Carta) is a basic document, which proclaims rules that have become a part of English law and are now the foundation of the constitutions not only in every English-speaking nation, but also in the whole world. The Magna Carta, which means ¡§great charter¡¨ in Latin, is the document that established Anglo-Saxon¡¦s democracy and many of legal and political institutions. ... Therefore, if we want to find political agreement between king and people that settle the liberties of the people, or limit the power of the crown we can find it in Magna Carta.
The 1215 Magna Carta was legally valid for no more than three months. ...
The legal and political situation in England also had big influence in making Magna Carta. ...
On that date, Magna Carta was a general confirmation of liberties that the barons wanted. ...
The proponents of Magna Carta were reacting to the growth of royal power. ... This is a respectable attitude to take towards government, and this attitude, more than the specific remedies of Magna Carta, is what has survived.
Approximate Word count = 938
Approximate Pages = 3.8
(250 words per page double spaced)
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