History: The Magna Carta of 1215 is often portrayed as the first…

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Did you know? The Magna Carta of 1215 is often portrayed as the first democratic constitution — but that is not quite true. It was a treaty between King John and his barons to protect their noble privileges. Only centuries later did the underlying idea — that even the king is not above the law — become a cornerstone of modern law.

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The Magna Carta of 1215 is often portrayed as the first democratic constitution — but that is not quite true. It was a treaty between King John and his barons to protect their noble privileges. Only centuries later did the underlying idea — that even the king is not above the law — become a cornerstone of modern law.

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