Government System
The government system that existed in the middle ages and slowly fell apart was called
Feudalism
The document that was the beginning of the end of Feudalism?
Magna Carta
Why does it matter today that no one, including leaders, is above the law?
is it helps prevent abuse of power and protects citizens’ rights
People who worked the land and had very few rights.
Peasants / Serfs
When was the Bill of Rights signed?
1689
The head of the government at this time was
King John
1215
Which Canadian document protects individual rights and freedoms, similar to the rights first outlined in earlier English documents
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
A system where people are ranked from most powerful to least powerful.
Hierarchy
What is the Bill of Rights?
formalized civil and parliamentary rights such as free elections, meetings of parliament, and free speech in parliament.
Why was the ruler of this time so greatly disliked?
He taxed his people mercilessly and his power was unchecked
Which document was the beginning of legal rights for the people?
How do agreements like the Magna Carta or modern constitutions help make government fairer?
they create rules leaders must follow
A person who received land from a lord or king in exchange for loyalty, service, and support (often military service).
Vassal
Why was the Magna Carta an important step toward democracy, even though it did not give rights to everyone?
It introduced the idea that leaders must follow laws.
Who was the ruler that was loved that preceded King John?
King Richard
Habeas Corpus means a person must be brought before this to explain their detention.
Judge/Court
Name the three English documents that paved the way for the democratic system we have today.
Magna Carta, Habeas Corpus and The Bill of Rights
A system in medieval Europe where land was exchanged for loyalty and service.
Feudalism
How did the Bill of Rights (1689) change the balance of power in England?
It shifted authority from the monarch to Parliament.
Why might people living under feudalism want limits placed on the power of the king?
The king could make unfair decisions, raise taxes, or punish people without rules. Limits would help protect people from abuse and make the system fairer.
Together, the Magna Carta and Habeas Corpus helped establish protection against this government action.
unlawful imprisonment
How have historical agreements influenced modern democratic laws in Canada?
they shaped documents like the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protect rights and limit government power
A noble who owned land and had control and influence in this time period.
Baron
Why are the democratic principles that developed in England still important today?
They protect rights, limit government power, and give people a voice.