Origins of the U.S. Constitution

magna carta

Jun 15, 1215

the magna carta basically is a set of rules and regulations to help keep good relations between countries, states, kingdoms, etc. it stands for ‘Great Charter’. A charter is a legal document issued by the king or queen which guarantees certain rights.

petition of rights

Jun 7, 1628

a statement of civil liberties sent by the English Parliament to Charles I. Refusal by Parliament to finance the king's unpopular foreign policy had caused his government to exact forced loans and to quarter troops in subjects' houses as an economy measure.