How was the Magna Carta an important first step in the development of constitutional democracy?
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How was the Magna Carta an important first step in the development of constitutional democracy? It took power away from the king and made it possible for the citizens to show their opinion rather than being ignored.
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Magna Carta, English Great Charter, charter of English liberties whichwas granted by King John on June 15, 1215, under threat of civil war and reissued, with alterations, in 1216, 1217, and 1225. By declaring the sovereign to be subject to the rule of law and documenting the liberties held by “free men,” the Magna Carta provided the foundation for individual rights in Anglo-American jurisprudence.
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Magna Carta informed the early evolution of parliament and, as later medieval Kings
reissued or affirmed its principles, it slowly came to be accepted as the basis of English
common law.
In later centuries, the principles of Magna Carta spread widely beyond England’s
borders, leaving their mark on the legal systems, constitutional documents and
representative governments of many democracies around the world.
As a constitutional monarchy and one of 15 Commonwealth Realms, the legacy of
Magna Carta has permeated the history, laws and governance of Canada from
confederation through to the modern era.
Its most enduring principles have influenced key documents, including the Royal
Proclamation of 1763 which shaped British Colonial relations with First Nations, the
Constitution Act, 1867, and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, entrenched
in the Constitution Act, 1982, which provides fundamental guarantees to all citizens
under the law.
Canada’s parliamentary system of government, both federally and provincially, is a
testament to the impact and legacy of Magna Carta and its foundational role in the
evolution of justice, law and democracy worldwide.