What is an important aspect of the magna carta?

Answer 1

It was a document signed by King John of England in 1215 A.D. outlining what we would call today civil rights of free men, the most important being in my opinion, appeal againts unlawful imprisonment.

Answer 2

The Magna Carta was to limit the power of the Monarch(rulers). The Magna Carta, or Great Charter, is a document created for the purpose of limiting the powers of the monarch and preserving the basic legal rights of all free men in England. It was made after a rebellion in 1215 against King John of England, a corrupt, absolute monarch who angered all those under the influence of his power. The Barons, rich land owners and direct vassals of the King, would no longer tolerate the abuses of power conducted under John's reign, and demanded a change in government. John was forced to meet with them at Runnymede on June 15, 1215.

Another angle:

The barons were under the feudal system and they were subject to the king's whim. They revolted and made King John sign the Charter assuring their fiefdoms and share in power. Each of the succeeding kings had to sign a similar document.

It had nothing to do with the much touted beginning of democracy - it was a power-sharing deal. The beginning of democracy came 50 years later when Simon de Montfort introduced a parliament which included representatives of the lower classes.

Answer 3

A. no free man could be imprisoned without judgment by his peers.