Question

The right to a trial by jury was first granted to British subjects (people) in which political document? (5 points)

The Declaration of Independence
The Magna Carta
The Mayflower Compact
The English Bill of Rights

Answer 1

The Magna Carta

*A document that King John of England (1166-1216) was forced into signing. The charter greatly reduced the power of the king held as the King of England and allowed for the formation of a powerful parliament

The Magna Carta became the basis for English citizen's rights