What contributed to the idea that people have rights and that the power of government should be limited?

Question

Multiple choice question.
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A)
Common Law
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B)
House of Commons
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C)
House of Parliament
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D)
Magna Carta

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D) Magna Carta

The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is a foundational document that established the idea that the powers of the king were limited by law and that individuals had certain rights. This concept significantly influenced the development of constitutional law and the belief in limited government.