What limits does the magna carta place on the king's power to tax?

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Steven Yue · Answer 1 · 2019-08-21T01:14:04+0000

The king himself cannot place a tax.

Under the Magna Carta the King could not impose taxes without the approval of the “common counsel” of the kingdom. As such, the document curtailed the power of the King and ensured that he was not above the law.

What limits does the magna carta place on the king's power to tax?

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