The Magna Carta stated that the king and his government was not above the law. It was issued in order for the king to not take advantage of his exploitative power. The king was forced to consult barons and other nobles whom were a part of the Great Council before making any impactful decision.
Answer: Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principles that the king and his government were not above the law it sought to prevent the king from exploiting his powers and placed limits on royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.
