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The British Library ballot to view the last four original Magna Cartas together for the first time in history has opened.

Magna Carta: Law, Liberty, Legacy opens at the British Library on Friday with an impressive collection of manuscripts including the Declaration of Independence and the US Bill of Rights in the UK for the first time - and a rap battle from Horrible Histories.

The National Portrait Gallery has acquired a marble bust by Joseph Wilton of a key English radical of the 18th century who passionately supported the American Revolution.

Parliament Week 2011 is about to arrive, telling the story of UK democracy in an open campaign which is inviting everyone to find out more, get involved and have their say.

Pupils are being encouraged to book places at a Question Time-style summit at the famous Dockyard next week, where 250 young people will get to question politicians.

Two rare copies of the Magna Carta are to be restored and displayed in 2015 to coincide with the 800th anniversary of its signing by King John at Runnymede.

An online game will allow youngsters to wield power across the country in an innovative Parliament scheme aiming to engage pupils with government.

Gordon Shrigley joins Bob and Roberta Smith on the path to parliament, plus the Art Fund launches a billboard competition with Smith and Jeremy Deller, Fatima Begum and Janette Parris.