Democracy
Describe the importance of Magna Carta as it relates to democracy in America.
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The Magna Carta, which means 'The Great Charter', is one of the most important documents in history: It established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial.