Question

which document was the first to limit the power of the king?
common sense
mayflower compact
the declaration of independence
magna carta

Explanation:

To determine the first document to limit the king's power, we analyze each option:

• "Common Sense" (by Thomas Paine) advocated for American independence, not directly limiting a king's power.
• "Mayflower Compact" was a self - governance agreement for the Plymouth Colony, not focused on limiting a king's power.
• "The Declaration of Independence" declared American independence from British rule, not the first to limit a king's power.
• "Magna Carta" (1215) was a charter that established the principle that everyone, including the king, is subject to the law, and it was the first major document to limit the power of the king.

Answer:

D. Magna Carta