Magna Carta (or Magna Charta)

The “Great Charter” of liberties, the most famous document of British constitutional history, issued by King John at Runnymede in June, 1215. English barons compelled King John to sign and give his assent to this landmark document, so as to grant significant rights and privileges to his subjects and thus limit royal power.

Contributed by: Marty Maddox/CTNS