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Essay heading: the magna carta
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Also, in order to maintain a balance of power, the Magna Carta said that a body of 25 barons be created. According to the Magna Carta, these barons would be able to block or over-ride any decision that the king made if they felt it was unjust or unwise. These 25 barons could also confiscate and distribute the goods and lands of the king in order to the country’s debt... displayed 300 characters
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These 25 barons could also confiscate and distribute the goods and lands of the king in order to the country’s debt. This was the first time that power was essentially not actually directly in a king’s hand.
The entire concept of the Magna Carta was new to the time. It essentially removed all power from the king and put the power in the hands of a few privileged nobles... displayed next 300 characters
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