Compare and Contrast Magna Carta and U.S. Constitution

Magna Carta:

• If you do not pay debt, you will be killed. 
• The parliament would levy taxes not the king.
• The king cannot take land from anyone anymore
• A knight can guard the castle, but if he cannot for reasons then another responsible man can.
• Slavery still existed

Similar:

• They both have the right to believe in whatever religion they want and the churches are no longer closed.
• Everyone has the right to a fair trial.
• Both include the right of fair fines.
• Punishments must fit the crime in order to be fair.

U.S. Constitution:

• If you do not pay debt, you will be jailed
• The congress levies taxes not the president.
• Private property should not be taken for public use
• It talks about how land can be taken away from the owner.
• No soldier can be lodged in a house during the time in peace or in time of war without the owners permission.
• Slavery is not allowed unless it is used as a punishment.

Sources: https://prezi.com/silvhakc1-qk/comparing-the-magna-carta-and-us-constitution/

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