the Magna Carta
and English bill of rights
what is the Magna Carta? what is the bill of rights?
First document to challenge the authority of the king, subjecting him to the rule of the laws known as the great charter of English liberties, forced from King John by the English
barons and sealed at Runnymede, June 15, 1215
signing of magna carta
June 15, 1215
magna carta document
birthplace of bill of rights
December 16 1689
bill of rights
made up the first ten amendments
james madison
founder of bill of rights
what is The English Bill of Rights?
The English bill of rights was written by James Madison which is made up of the first 10 amendments to the constitution as an act that the Parliament of England passed on December 16, 1689. which gave them separation of powers it also limited the powers of the king and queen, and enhanced the democratic election also gave them freedom of speech ....