the passages to answer the question. Select Passage 1 and Passage 2.

Question

How is the word law used differently among each text?
(1 point)
The Magna
Carta
+ (1) FIRST, THAT WE HAVE GRANTED TO GOD, and by this present charter have confirmed for us and our heirs in perpetuity, that the English Church shall be free, and shall have its rights undiminished, and its liberties unimpaired.
TO ALL FREE MEN OF OUR KINGDOM we have also granted, for us and our heirs for ever, all the liberties written out below, to have and to keep for them and their heirs, of us and our heirs:
(2) If any earl, baron, or other person that holds lands directly of the Crown, for military service, shall die, and at his death his heir shall be of full age and owe a
'relief', the heir shall have his inheritance on payment of the ancient scale of
'relief'.
it applies to those of the National Assembly in the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
Law only applies to property owners in the Magna Carta,
• while it refers to those who pay taxes in the Declaration of the Rights of Man.
Law refers to feudal law in the Magna Carta, while it refers to
• general principles of law in the Declaration of the Rights of
Law refers to religious law in the Magna Carta, while it refers to se uglas in the Declaration of
pay nothing for her dower, marriage portion, or any inheritance that she and her husband held jointly on the day of his death. She may remain in her husband's house for forty days after his death, and within this period her dower shall be assigned to her.
(8) No widow shall be compelled to marry, so long as she wishes to remain without a husband.
(9) Neither we nor our officials will seize any land or rent in payment of a debt, so long as the debtor has movable goods sufficient to discharge the debt.
(20) For a trivial offence, a free man shall be fined only in proportion to the degree of his offence, and for a serious offence correspondingly, but not so heavily as to deprive him of his livelihood.

Answer 1

The word "law" is used differently in the two passages:

1. In the Magna Carta: The term "law" refers primarily to feudal law and specific legal rights and obligations that govern the relationship between the Crown and its subjects, particularly in matters of property rights, inheritance, and the privileges of the nobility. It highlights the established rights of individuals, especially the upper class, in relation to land and property. For example, the passage discusses the rights of heirs under feudal law and the obligations owed to the Crown.

2. In the Declaration of the Rights of Man: The word "law" encompasses broader principles of justice and the rights of all people, not just the elite or property owners. Here, law is tied to concepts of equality, citizenship, and universal rights, indicating that it applies to all members of society, particularly focusing on taxation and the responsibilities of citizens. It reflects a more modern understanding of law as a framework for protecting individual rights and ensuring justice across a wider population.

In summary, in the Magna Carta, "law" is associated with specific rights linked to feudal relationships, whereas in the Declaration of the Rights of Man, it reflects general principles of justice and the rights of citizens as a whole.