What is it ? #1
A document agreed to by King John of England at Runnymede in 1215, establishing the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law.
Magna Carta
A declaration by Parliament that outlined civil liberties and constitutional principles in response to King Charles I's abuse of power.
English Petition of Rights
The United States' first constitution, in effect from 1781 to 1789, establishing a "league of friendship" between sovereign states with a weak central government.
Articles of Confederation
A foundational document of the British constitution that established a constitutional monarchy, limiting the power of the monarch and asserting the rights and powers of Parliament.
English Bill of Rights
It superseded the Articles of Confederation, the nation's first constitution, on March 4, 1789. Originally including seven articles, the Constitution defined the foundational structure of the federal government.
US Constitution