A famous document in British history agreed in 1215 by King John of England, which set limits on royal powers. Later it was seen as a statement of basic civil rights.
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impeachment
charging a public official (bv president) before a competent tribunal with misconduct in office (aanklaging wegens politiek misdrijf)
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checks and balances
limits put to a part of government, by stating that another group has the power to change or veto their actions and decisions (scheiding der machten in evenwicht houden)