A sit down with King John (1215 C.E.)Q: How did you end up signing the Magna Carta?
A: The Barons rebelled against me and were complaining about taxes and how I violated their rights.
Q: What did the Magna Carta state?
A: It stated the states rights of the Barons and that I, the King, must obey the law.
Q: What did this lead to?
A: This lead to Due Process of Law.
Q: What is that exactly?
A: It states the rules the government must follow for fair and impartial trial.
Q: This also lead to the development of Parliament. What is that?
A: Parliament is the House of Commons, House of Lords, and they have the Power of the Purse. I agreed to not raise new taxes without consulting the Parliament.
Q: Do you believe the Magna Carta will affect future government?
A: Most definitely. The Magna Carta has ideas that will carry on throughout the future.
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