King John was forced into signing the Magna Carta, which limits the king's power (Doc 1). Examples of democracy is shown in this document by the protection of natural rights and the right overthrow the government. As seen in the Declaration of Independence, if the government does unjust actions, and the natural rights are breached, they have the power to overthrow the government or declare a redress (Doc 1). The Magna Carta also states that when a redress is desired, all property can be taken and violence can occur until the redress is granted (Doc 1). Some of the ideas in the Magna Carta are also supported by John Locke’s belief of the right to overthrow the government, The enlightenment ideas of the Magna Carta have set a precedent for the principles of a democratic
King John was forced into signing the Magna Carta, which limits the king's power (Doc 1). Examples of democracy is shown in this document by the protection of natural rights and the right overthrow the government. As seen in the Declaration of Independence, if the government does unjust actions, and the natural rights are breached, they have the power to overthrow the government or declare a redress (Doc 1). The Magna Carta also states that when a redress is desired, all property can be taken and violence can occur until the redress is granted (Doc 1). Some of the ideas in the Magna Carta are also supported by John Locke’s belief of the right to overthrow the government, The enlightenment ideas of the Magna Carta have set a precedent for the principles of a democratic