<P> In 1066 , William of Normandy introduced what , in later centuries , became referred to as a feudal system , by which he sought the advice of a council of tenants - in - chief ( a person who held land ) and ecclesiastics before making laws . In 1215 , the tenants - in - chief secured Magna Carta from King John , which established that the king may not levy or collect any taxes ( except the feudal taxes to which they were hitherto accustomed ) , save with the consent of his royal council , which gradually developed into a parliament . </P>
<P> In 1066 , William of Normandy introduced what , in later centuries , became referred to as a feudal system , by which he sought the advice of a council of tenants - in - chief ( a person who held land ) and ecclesiastics before making laws . In 1215 , the tenants - in - chief secured Magna Carta from King John , which established that the king may not levy or collect any taxes ( except the feudal taxes to which they were hitherto accustomed ) , save with the consent of his royal council , which gradually developed into a parliament . </P>
what document was created to limit the kings power in england
what document was created to limit the kings power in england
Magna Carta
Magna Carta