A charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede. a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges. The importance is The Magna Carta, meaning “Great Charter,” is one of the most influential political documents ever written: it is seen by many modern political scientists as the fundamental document for many of the governing laws of the west, including the United States. Originally issued in 1215 by King John of England as a way of dealing with his own political crisis, the Magna Carta was the first governmental decree establishing the principle that all people—including the king—were equally subject to the law. Several of the natural rights and legal protections enumerated in both the state declarations of rights and the United States Bill of Rights descend from rights protected by Magna Carta. A few of these include:
Freedom from unlawful searches and seizures
The right to a speedy trial
A right to a jury trial in both criminal and civil cases
Protection from loss of life, liberty, or property without due process of law
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Answer:
The signs reference the role of the government in protecting the natural rights of the people.
Explanation:
Taking into consideration the signs that the protesters carry, their demands seem to be regarding the safety and security of the rights of not only the people but also that of the whole planet, including the planets and animals. The reference to "Life, Liberty, and Property" in their protest also suggest their intention of demanding for the protection of the whole planet including Mother Earth.
And so, with these signs, the protesters utilizes the Declaration of Independence in emphasizing their demands of the natural rights of the people. The demand that the people have the right to have a livable planet and be safe is an undeniable right. that With the Declaration a part of their reference, they are alluding to the role of the government in ensuring the protection of the people's natural rights.
Thus, the correct answer is the first option.
