What is the rule of law and how does it apply to the Magna Carta

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Makayla Montoya

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13 May, 02:02

What is the rule of law and how does it apply to the Magna Carta

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Rhett Gill · Answer 1

The Rule of law states that there are established laws that one should follow; sometimes these are moral laws. The Magna Carta forced the king to sign it stating that the king could continue to rule but he must establish law and customs of the land.

Efrain Richardson · Answer 2

King to sign a document called Magna Carta (Great Charter). The charter set out the feudal rights of the barons and stated that the king could continue to rule but must keep to the established laws and customs of the land. It was the first written document compelling an English king to act according to the rule of law.