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Magna Carta and Its Legacy
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No Taxation Without Representation (Clause 12)
Established the principle that taxes could not be levied without the consent of the kingdom’s council, a precursor to modern parliamentary systems.
Right to Due Process (Clause 39)
Formed the basis for the principle of habeas corpus, securing protection for individuals against unlawful imprisonment.
Limits on Royal Power (Clause 25)
Set standard measures for wine, ale, and corn, among other commodities, limiting the Crown's ability to arbitrarily change them.
Security of Church Rights (Clause 1)
Recognized the independence of the Church and its properties from the monarchy, influencing the separation of Church and State.
Widows’ Rights to Inheritance (Clause 7)
Protected the property rights of widows, requiring a widow’s consent to remarry and preventing the confiscation of her inheritance.
Standardized Weights and Measures (Clause 35)
Mandated a single system of measures, which facilitated fair trade and commerce, leading to economic regulation practices.
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