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    United States would be like if we didn’t have a democracy? Without the Magna Carta or Bill of Rights the U.S would be hectic because the federal government would have more power and they would be able to do things unfairly. The Magna Carta influenced our most cherished document the Bill of Rights in two noble ways; individual freedom‚ and by restricting the power of the government. One belief that although‚ the Magna Carta and Bill of Rights were two completely discrete documents‚ they are both

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    The Difference between Written and Unwritten Constitution are as follows: Written Constitution: Written constitution is one which is found in one or more than one legal documents duly enacted in the form of laws. It is precise‚ definite and systematic. It is the result of the conscious and deliberate efforts of the people. It is framed by a representative body duly elected by the people at a particular period in history. It is always promulgated on a specific date in history. The Constitution

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    The Decline of Feudalism

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    for the decline of feudalism. The development of the Magna Charta and the Model Parliament contributed to the decline of feudalism. The Bubonic Plague greatly affected the people of Europe and played a large part in the collapse of the social structure. The Hundred Years’ War was the final event leading to the end of feudalism. These three blows to the political structure made feudalism desolate by the late 1400’s. The development of the Magna Charta and the Model Parliament contributed to the decline

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    refer to the past as it enables individuals to appropriately analyze the future. The Magna Carta and The Quebec Act are key developments that played a vital role in the just formation of law in modern society. The Magna Carta was established between King John of England and his barons; it provided the foundation for the common law that would disseminate throughout the English-speaking world including Canada. Magna Carta‚ which means “The Great Charter”‚ secured the proposition that

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    Just imagine one day you are driving to work and while you are driving you see red and blue light behind you. Well we all know what this means‚ the police is behind you so we do what everyone does pull over expecting he will just pass us. As you are slowing down you notice that the officer is slowing down with you. You are curious‚ you do not believe you were spend but are not sure maybe a tail light is out? The officer gets out his car walks up to your vehicle and tells you to step out of the vehicle

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    After the Battle of Poitiers‚ King John II of France was captured by the victorious English‚ and was held at ransom. Although he was held in the Tower of London as a prisoner‚ he was afforded many kingly luxuries such as permission to travel about and to enjoy a regal lifestyle. He had what amounted to a small court in prison‚ owning horses‚ pets‚ and clothes while maintaining an astrologer and a court band. King John began the challenging task of negotiating a peace treaty‚ which would likely

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    The Declaration of Arbroath‚ possibly one of the most famous historical documents of its time‚ written in the name of the whole of The Community of the Realm of Scotland and fundamental to the unfolding of events in its aftermath. It was a famously eloquent political document in the form of a letter to Pope John XXII in April‚ 1320. It written by the Barons and The Peoples of Scotland asking him to recognise Scotland’s historical claim of independence‚ a plea for acknowledgement of right of the people

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    COMPARATIVE TABLE OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTIONS 1899 (Malolos) Constitution 1935 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines 1973 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines January 17‚ 1973 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines October 12‚ 1986 DATE OF APPROVAL/ EFFECTIVITY LANGUAGE USED WHEN PUBLISHED PREAMBLE 1899 May 14‚ 1935 Spanish ENGLISH ENGLISH ENGLISH We‚ the Representatives of the Filipino people‚ lawfully covened‚ in order to establish

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    Does Bad King John deserve his reputation? Oliver Pacey 7LDR King John was a famous monarch who once ruled Britain. John has the reputation of an unsuccessful‚ evil and tyrannical king. John came to power when his older brother Richard I died whilst on a crusade in 1199. John was not welcomed to the throne and‚ according to many historians ruined the country. Source B; Peter Langtoft’s History of England illustration c.1300 shows a picture of a peaceful scene with a gentle King stroking his pet

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    using the information presented in the related topic. Remember you may have to access hyperlinks within  the content or application sections to fully answer some of the prompts.  3.1​ : Historical Connections  Define and/or describe the following: ​ Chivalry‚ Courtly love‚ and the Magna Carta  Even though medieval society still focused on the feudal castle‚ describe the new class that emerged during  this period and lived in cities.  How did the Crusades influence everyday life in England?  What did the martyrdom of Thomas a Becket‚ the Archbishop of Canterbury lead to

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