Magna Carta, written in 1215, established the belief that the monarch's rule was not absolute and provided the basis for the later development of parliament.<span> The document only forced King John to consult nobles before he made arbitrary decisions like passing taxes.</span>
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The Constitutional Convention assembled in Philadelphia in May of 1787. The delegates shuttered the windows of the State House and swore secrecy so they could speak freely. Although they had gathered to revise the Articles of Confederation, by mid-June they had decided to completely redesign the government.
