The Magna Carta

To find out more information on the Magna Carta I interviewed King John. I first asked him what the Magna Carta is. He replied "The Magna Carta is an English charter, originally issued in the year 1215, and reissued later in the 13th century in modified versions that omits certain temporary provisions, including the most direct challenges to the monarch's authority. The charter first passed into law in 1225."

 My final question was how did the Magna Carta get passed? King John replied "The Magna Carta was the first document forced onto an English King by group of his subjects, which were the Barons, in an attempt to limit his powers by law and protect their privileges. It was preceded and directly influenced by the 1100 Charter Liberties, when King Henry the 1st had specified particular areas where his powers would be limited."