Question

What should we consider about the context of the Magna Carta? Did the meaning of the document stay the same over time? Or does how people understand it’s meaning depend on the time and place in which they lived?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The meaning of the document can change over time, depending on the context in which it is read. However, the basic principles of the charter – such as the right to a fair trial, freedom of speech, and protection from arbitrary imprisonment – have remained unchanged for centuries.