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The Rise of Constitutional Government and the Glorious Revolution
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Judeo/Christian Tradition Emphasis on law - Moses and 10 Commandments Emphasis on law - Moses and 10 Commandments Ethics and morality Ethics and morality Need for law to create an orderly society Need for law to create an orderly society
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Problems in England King John ruled England from 1199 to 1216 Quarrelled with the Pope, started two wars with France, raised taxes to pay for the wars. In 1214 many barons rebelled against John. In 1214 many barons rebelled against John.
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Magna Carta In 1215 the English barons forced King John to grant a charter, which was the first time anyone had expected an English king to obey a set of rules. In 1215 the English barons forced King John to grant a charter, which was the first time anyone had expected an English king to obey a set of rules.
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More Problems - 1688 James II - Catholic James II - Catholic Believes in the Divine Rights of Kings Believes in the Divine Rights of Kings Friend of Louis XIV Friend of Louis XIV Wants to reclaim some of his powers from Parliament Wants to reclaim some of his powers from Parliament
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Parliament’s Grievances Against James II (1685-88) Use of Dispensing Powers Use of Dispensing Powers Use of Suspending Powers Use of Suspending Powers Packing of Parliament Packing of Parliament Trial of the Seven Bishops Trial of the Seven Bishops Creation of the Court of Commissioners for Ecclesiastical Causes Creation of the Court of Commissioners for Ecclesiastical Causes Maintenance of a Large Standing Army Maintenance of a Large Standing Army Coronation of James II
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Parliament Acts - 1689 Send for Queen Mary and William of Orange Send for Queen Mary and William of Orange Offer crown only if they sign English Bill of Rights Offer crown only if they sign English Bill of Rights Guarantees supremacy of Parliament Guarantees supremacy of Parliament
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Glorious Revolution Exile of James II Exile of James II Peaceful way Parliament asserted its right over the monarchy Peaceful way Parliament asserted its right over the monarchy Watershed event in the development of constitutional government Watershed event in the development of constitutional government English Bill of Rights English Bill of Rights
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Primary Source Practice Magna Carta No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlawed or exiled, or deprived of his standing in any other way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgment of his equals or by the law of the land.
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Primary Source Practice English Bill of Rights The freedom of speech and debates or proceedings in Parliament ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.
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Foldable #1-Place in chronological order #2-Summarize Roman Republic/Senate Roman Republic/Senate Magna Carta Magna Carta 12 Tables 12 Tables Philosophers Philosophers Judeo/Christian Influence/Tradition Judeo/Christian Influence/Tradition Glorious Revolution Glorious Revolution Democracy Democracy English Bill of Rights English Bill of Rights
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New Forms of Government Parliament – Constitutional Monarchy King/Queen with limited powers King/Queen with limited powers House of Lords House of Lords House of Commons House of Commons Prime Minister (leader of majority party) Prime Minister (leader of majority party) Congress - Republic Senate (2/state) Senate (2/state) House of Representatives (based on population) House of Representatives (based on population) President (elected by majority vote) President (elected by majority vote)
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