Question

Even though it was written in 1215, Magna Carta is an important document to the American legal system because it _____.

*listed the rights of Englishmen and the U.S. Constitution is based on English law
forms the basis of contract law
*introduces the concept that no ruler or government is above the law
*uses a system of articles, or chapters, to list each important point
*established the principle of common law, which is the basis of the American legal system

Answer 1

Even though it was written in 1215, Magna Carta is an important document to the American legal system because it forms the basis of contract law.

Step-by-step explanation:

Magna Carta, which means 'The Great Charter', is one of the most important documents in history as it established the principle that everyone is subject to the law, even the king, and guarantees the rights of individuals, the right to justice and the right to a fair trial.

Answer 2

Answer:B

Explanation: The king was abusing his respondbilitey so they made the magna carta