Question

Read this passage from the Magna Carta:

No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by law of the law.

Which influential idea resulted from this clause?

A. Protection against martial law
B. Consent of the governed
C. Freedom of speech
D. Justice for all

Answer 1

D. Justice for all is the correct answer

Answer 2

The correct answer is D) Justice for all.

This passage from the Magna Carta outlines the rights citizens possess. This includes protection against seizing an individuals property without justification. Along with this, it talks about how citizens will not be punished without due process. This means that they will have the opportunity to have their case heard in front of their "equals" (aka peers) if there is an accusation against them.