1. Quickwrite
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives. In other words, people have a say, directly or indirectly, on what is best for society.
If you were invited to participated in the decision making of LACHSA, what would you request?
In a short paragraph list one to three things you would like to see at LACHSA and explain why they are important to you.
Use academic language. Be persuasive.

2. Democracy Develops in England
The Magna Carta

3. A Gradual Process
The idea of democracy developed gradually over the centuries.
From Ancient Greece to Rome, democracy finally took root and formed permanence in England in the late Middle Ages (14th and 15th Centuries).

4. Henry II Controlled western half of France as well as all of England.
Achievements
Jury Trial-A royal judge review the crime then ask 12 men to answer questions about the facts of the case.
Common Law- reflected customs and principles established over time. England under a single legal system.

5. King John (1199-1216) King John lost a costly war with France.
Lost many holdings in France.
Raised Taxes to pay for the war.
Led to conflict between the English nobles and the king.
1215 the angry nobles rebelled and forced John to grant guarantees of certain traditional political rights.
Magna Carta

6. Magna Carta
Is a major source of traditional English respect for individual rights and liberties.
It was a contract between the king and nobles of England
It contained important certain principles that limited the power of the English monarchy over all his English subjects.
It implied the idea that monarch had no right to rule in any way they pleased. They had to govern ACCORDING to LAWS.

7. The Magna Carta is considered one of the cornerstones of democratic government.
The underlying principle of the document is the idea that all must obey the law, even the king.
Its guaranteed rights are an important part of modern liberties and justice.
Provided a check on royal power.

8. The Magna Carta Read the Magna Carta. Annotate Paraphrase each clause.
Define vocabulary words you do not understand.

9. Magna Carta and the US Bill of Rights
Complete the worksheet.