1. Limited Monarchy
England

2. Limited Monarchy Limited Monarchy
A monarchy that is limited by laws and a constitution
Also called a Constitutional Monarchy
Examples: England, Japan, Thailand

3. History of Limited Monarchy in England
Magna Carta (The Great Charter) June 15, 1215
First attempt by the people to limit a monarch’s power
What did they want?

4. The Glorious Revolution: 1688
Next major attempt to limit the monarch’s power was in 1688
King James II was disliked  he was trying to re-establish Catholicism in England and had close ties with France
With the support of English Parliamentarians, William III and his wife Mary II took the throne
December 16, 1689  English Bill of Rights passed in Parliament

5. Three Reasons the Government was Limited
Magna Carta – Nobles were given rights that could not be taken away, kings had to follow rules
Parliament – An assembly made up of a House of Lords and a House of Commons that kept some power of the king
English Bill of Rights – Additional limits on the monarchy; it protected the people rights

6. The English Bill of Rights: 1689
What rights were established in the English Bill of Rights? How did they limit the English monarchy?