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History Magna Carta

B. Answer the questions. Project 1
1. What is the relationship between the Magna Carta D. Work in a group of four and research a
and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
country which has a monarch. Find out the
2. How many of the original laws are still followed following information:
today?
• how long the present monarch has
3. Which of the three points takes away absolute reigned.
power from the king or queen?
• what powers the monarch has.
4. Why was King John advised to create, sign and
follow the Magna Carta? • what other political bodies exist in the
country.
C. Discuss the questions in pairs. Project 2

1. Which countries have a king or queen today?
E. Work in a group of four. Create a political
2. How much power do you think the reigning manifesto to outline your ideas on the following
monarch should have?
topics:
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of:
• a monarch who becomes king or queen when • Education
a parent dies? • The environment
• a political leader elected by the people? • Healthcare

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