In which way did the Magna Carta place limits on the power of England's monarchy.

A.) It gave common people the right to vote.

B.) It established a republic

C.) It created the Estates General

D.) It said that the people had rights even kings must respect

The Magna Carta was documented as the first paper imposed upon a King of England to limit his powers by law and protect civil rights. It has promised the protect the rights of the church, the barons from illegal imprisonment, and most importantly, access to swift justice. Answer then is D.