Magna Carta & Constitution

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Match together parts of our constitution and parts of the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta is a document signed by English King John in 1215 to limit the power of the king and give others specific rights.
Each of the following prompts can be matched with one excerpt from the Magna Carta and one from the Constitution:
1) Taxes
2) Unalienable Rights
3) Protection from unreasonable seizure
4) Right to a fair trial
5) Freedom of speech, assembly, speak
against government
6) Representation of people in the
government
7) People acting as judges
8) Power of the court

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Kenda Peters

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Magna Carta & Constitution


Magna Carta & Constitution Online version Match together parts of our constitution and parts of the Magna Carta. The Magna Carta is a document signed by English King John in 1215 to limit the power of the king and give others specific rights. Each of the following prompts can be matched with one excerpt from the Magna Carta and one from the Constitution: 1) Taxes 2) Unalienable Rights 3) Protection from unreasonable seizure 4) Right to a fair trial 5) Freedom of speech, assembly, speak against government 6) Representation of people in the government 7) People acting as judges 8) Power of the court by Kenda Peters 1 Taxes 2 Unalienable rights 3 Protection from unreasonable seizure 4 Right to a Fair Trial 5 Freedom of speech, Freedom of speech, freedom to assemble, freedom to argue against the governmentto assemble, freedom to argue against the government 6 Representation of the people in the government 7 People acting as Judges 8 Power of the Court Constitution- Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide the common defense and general Welfare of the United States Magna Carta- A council of men will decide a new tax set by the King unless it is a ransom. Magna Carta- To all free men of our kingdom we have also granted , for us and our heirs forever, all the liberties written out below, to have and to keep for them and their heirs, of us and our heirs Constitution- We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America. Constitution- The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall be issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized. Magna Carta- If an earl, baron or knight who holds his land directly from the King dies, leaving a widow and any children, the sheriff cannot just seize his chattels. Constitution- In all criminal prosecution, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witness against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense. Magna Carta- No bailiff is allowed to put someone on trial without providing trustworthy witnesses. Every free man has the right to trial by his peers and the law of the land. The King will not sell, deny, or delay justice. Constitution- Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Magna Carta- The King will forgive and pardon everyone who has fought against him Magna Carta- The Barons here today will choose 25 Barons from the realm who are trusted and promise to keep the peace, liberties, and freedoms agreed to in this charter. Constitution- The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second year by the people of several states... Constitution- The judges, both of the supreme and inferior courts, shall hold their offices during good behavior, and shall, at stated times, receive for their services a compensation, which shall not be diminished during their continuance in office. Magna Carta- The punishment of serious crimes should only be decided by the King's judges, and not by sheriffs, constables, corners, or bailiffs. Constitution- The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority... Magna Carta- The king is not allowed to remove cases from the courts of the Barons. If any judge, bailiff, or minister is not doing his job properly and they are reported to the officials then they will have to be taken to court and may lose their job, land, castle, and possessions if found guilty, even if they work for the king.

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Magna Carta & Constitution Online version

by Kenda Peters

Taxes

Unalienable rights

Protection from unreasonable seizure

Right to a Fair Trial

Freedom of speech, Freedom of speech, freedom to assemble, freedom to argue against the governmentto assemble, freedom to argue against the government

Representation of the people in the government

People acting as Judges

Power of the Court