Parliament Started out as a large group of elite advisors Later added representatives for the common people By 1300s became a legislature Magna Carta-1215 1 st document to limit power of English rulers Kings and queens must obey the law too! Major step toward constitutional government Where? - England The Magna Carta “ The Great Charter” Limited power of the monarch Extended rights to citizens Established the principle of limited government ![]() How do you think this impacted ideas of colonial governments? England was controlled by monarch and aristocracy Aristocrats paid taxes, kept monarch in business Gave power and influence ![]() Enlightenment Ideas: Limited government Self government Individual rights Major influence of colonial governments!
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