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"I am a document that forced a king to obey the law. I am over 800 years old but my principles live in every modern democracy. What am I?"
Answer
Magna Carta
Explanation
Magna Carta was signed by King John of England in 1215 under pressure from rebellious barons. It established that even the king was subject to the law — a principle that underpins every modern democratic constitution.
This is a medium riddle in the History category — Riddles about ancient civilisations, invention, and mythology.
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