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2A Royal Authority and the Angevin Kings, 1154–1216
2.5 The Magna Carta (1215)
2.5.3 Immediate Impact and Legacy
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What is the Magna Carta known as in Latin?
Great Charter
The Magna Carta was issued in response to
King John's
heavy taxation and oppressive rule.
The Magna Carta limited the king's ability to impose taxes without the consent of the
barons
What did the Magna Carta guarantee regarding legal processes?
Fair trial and due process
King John immediately accepted and implemented the Magna Carta.
False
The Magna Carta's enduring legacy lies in its principles of limiting royal
power
Who annulled the Magna Carta shortly after its issuance?
Pope Innocent III
The U.S. Bill of Rights was influenced by the principles of the
Magna Carta
.
Match the provision of the Magna Carta with its explanation:
Protection of Barons' Rights ↔️ Limited taxation without consent
Fair Judicial Process ↔️ Guaranteed right to a fair trial
Protection of Individual Liberties ↔️ Protected freedoms and rights
The Magna Carta's provisions addressed King John's oppressive rule and established principles of limited
government
Order the reactions of key stakeholders to the Magna Carta:
1️⃣ King John repudiated the charter
2️⃣ Barons were initially pleased
3️⃣ Free men benefited, though implementation varied
4️⃣ Pope Innocent III annulled the charter
When was the Magna Carta issued?
June 15, 1215
The Magna Carta was issued by King
John
The Magna Carta aimed to increase royal power.
False
What did the Magna Carta limit regarding taxation?
Imposing taxes without consent
The Magna Carta guaranteed the right to a fair
trial
The
Magna Carta
protected individual freedoms and rights.
How did King John react to the Magna Carta?
Resented and repudiated it
The barons were initially pleased with the Magna Carta because it restored their
rights
Who annulled the Magna Carta?
Pope Innocent III
Pope Innocent III supported
King John's
absolute authority.
Match the stakeholder with their reaction to the Magna Carta:
King John ↔️ Resented limitations
Barons ↔️ Initially pleased
Pope Innocent III ↔️ Annulled charter
How did the Magna Carta immediately impact royal taxation powers?
Limited the King's ability
The Magna Carta restricted the King's ability to arbitrarily judge or
imprison
The Magna Carta increased the autonomy and control of the
barons
.
What were the immediate reactions to the Magna Carta among stakeholders?
They varied among stakeholders
King John resented the limitations on his power and quickly repudiated the
charter
The
barons
were initially pleased with the restoration of their rights and privileges.
Who benefited from the protections of the Magna Carta, although implementation varied?
Free men
Pope Innocent III annulled the Magna Carta, supporting King John's absolute
authority
Royal officers complied with the
Magna Carta
regulations initially, but challenges arose later.
Order the immediate impacts of the Magna Carta on royal authority:
1️⃣ Limited taxation powers
2️⃣ Reduced judicial authority
3️⃣ Increased baronial autonomy
How did the Magna Carta limit the King's ability to impose taxes?
Without consent
Under the Magna Carta, the King could no longer arbitrarily judge or
imprison
During whose reign was the Magna Carta incorporated into law?
Edward I
The Magna Carta was reinterpreted during the
English Civil War
as a guarantor of individual liberties.
The ongoing reissuance of the Magna Carta solidified it as a cornerstone of English
law
What principles of the Magna Carta shaped the rule of law and individual liberties?
Limited government
Match the legal system with the Magna Carta's influence:
English Law ↔️ Established constitutional principles
US Constitution ↔️ Influenced the Bill of Rights
International Law ↔️ Shaped modern human rights
The Magna Carta shaped the rule of law and protected individual liberties.
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