a document created in 1215 that limited the King’s power and introduced legal rights

a rich landowner or noble who had a lot of power in medieval times

the monarch’s power is limited by laws, and decisions are made by a government and Parliament

the monarch has total control and does not have to follow any laws

Why is Magna Carta still relevant in today's society?

Citizenship

Pupils consider a range of roles within the legal system, explore what rights citizens have within the justice system and what influence they can have on the law.

How can we play a part in the legal system?

If a country has a monarch with complete power, this is what type of monarchy?

a poor land worker who had little power in medieval times

a rich royal who had limited power in medieval times

a rich foreign landowner who had a lot of power in medieval times

What was King John forced to seal in June 1215?

Magna Carta set the principle of access to what?

Magna Carta set the principle that no one should be subjected to what type of punishment within the legal system?

Aside from common law, who else makes law in the UK?

decides which laws to pass and which to disallow

decides which laws should be discussed in Parliament

signs a Bill once it has passed through Parliament via Royal Assent

reads the Bill in both chambers during the first reading

What is the monarch's role in law making?

all citizens excluding the Prime Minister

Before being given a prison sentences, what must citizens have first received?

What is something that citizens pay to the Government which funds local and national public services?

What type of monarchy do we have in the UK?

Starter Quiz