"No freeman shall be taken, imprisoned, or disseised, or outlawed, or exiled, or in any way destroyed, except by the lawful judgment of his peers or by the law of the land."
What principle of government is established in this excerpt from the Magna Carta?
A.Laws apply equally to all people, including the king.
B.The king has absolute power over his subjects.
C.Citizens have the right to choose their rulers freely.
D.The government may imprison people without a trial.
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The principle of government established in the excerpt from the Magna Carta is:
A. Laws apply equally to all people, including the king.
This excerpt emphasizes the idea that no person can be deprived of their rights without lawful judgment, which implies that the law applies to everyone, including those in power.
