The Magna Carta , adopted in 1215 was the first document to limit the powers of the governement to protect the rights and property of people
The idea of limited government was first established in the Magna Carta, adopted in 1215, in England. This document was created by barons to limit the power of King John and protect the rights of individuals. It significantly influenced the evolution of constitutional law and the notion that the government is bound by law.
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