Why is the magna carta considered a source of traditional democratic principles

Explanation:

Issued by England's King John in June 1215, the Magna Carta was mainly an attempt to avoid civil war between the king and his barons. Magna Carta means in Latin "Great Charter". A charter is a document issued by the king or the queen which provides rights. This particular charter has more than sixty clauses about areas of the nation's life that included the right to a fair trial, the right to justice and the rights of individuals. The document has been considered a milestone in human history and democracy since it establishes that everyone is subject to the law, even the king -who signed the very same document, ensuring in that sense that no matter how powerful or powerless one could be, under the eyes of the law we are all seen the same.

on 6 november american voters will elect members of the house of representatives and the senate, which together are called congress.

both houses of congress are currently controlled by the republican party, which backs president donald trump.

the democrats think they can win control of the house of representatives this year by winning a majority of seats.

doing so would let them block or delay the president’s plans by refusing to enact them.

all 435 seats in the house of representatives are up for election.

if the democrats want to take control of the house by having the most seats, they’re going to have to claim at least 23 from the republicans.

graphic: the battle for the house of representatives

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