The First Written Declarations of Human Rights in History
Which was the...
Question
Which was the first document that limited the power of the English King, written in 1215?
A
Constitution
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B
Articles of Confederation
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C
Social Contract
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D
Magna Carta
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Solution
The correct option is D Magna Carta
Magna Cartawas the first document that limited the power of the English King, written in 1215.
Originally issued by King John of England as a practical solution to the political crisis he faced in 1215, Magna Carta established for the first time the principle that everybody, including the king, was subject to the law.