Parliament Essay Examples

In the seventeenth century, while most countries in Europe were still under absolute monarchy, local institutions have contested and limited the absolute power supposedly wielded by the monarchs. These local institutions, represented by the States General in the Netherlands and the Parliament in England, successfully defied and even controlled the establishment of monarchy in their […]

On the 23rd of February a remonstrate was presented to parliament, in which Cromwell was asked to assume the title of king. At the end of March, after detailed debates, a new constitution, the Humble Petition and Advice, was offered to Cromwell. The proposals would transform the unstable elective Protectorate into a hereditary Cromwellian monarchy. […]

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Just recently, issues regarding Charter Change through a People’s Initiative became the main content of all major broadsheets and news programs on television and radio. Advertisements by the group called Sigaw ng Bayan advocating this People’s Initiative were also shown in several local channels. They have even popularized their tagline, “Sigaw ng bayan dinggin na! […]

Source 3 on face value explains that it was the “many different reasons” that people opposed the Reformation for, which means that they could not collaborate together fully for a completely shared common cause therefore entering them weak against the Crown. Whilst their “grievances would be gently heard and their reasonable requests granted” source 2 […]

Despite centuries of progress and advocacy, the stereotype of women in global politics remains an issue. Women have made significant strides in various areas, serving as role models. However, they still face challenges where their voices must be raised to be heard in male-dominated societies including politics – where media plays a double role. In […]

Charles I succeed James I’s place as King in March 1625. He inherited the place without any trouble or possible pretender to challenge his title, which was rarely seen in the pass few centuries. This was a big advantage to Charles because England has been grown in fears of disrupted successions. Under Charles’ ruling, no […]

It can be challenging to discuss the British constitution as the country does not have a traditional one. Instead, customs, traditions, religious beliefs and moral laws define governance. Technically, Britain is a monarchy with an elected representative parliament. Defining a domestic constitution has been difficult historically; the Magna Carta of 1215 aimed to maintain order […]

There has been significant discussion in recent times regarding the Parliament’s authority to enact legislation on any topic. This includes debates around Parliament’s ability to create laws that apply retroactively as well as its capacity to reform itself. One example of Parliament exercising this right is the War Crimes Act of 1991, which granted UK […]

In essence, the British political system’s legislative section is Parliament. An asymmetrical bicameral system exists comprising of two unequal bodies, the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The more powerful of the two is the House of Commons which operates primarily for purposes including representation, legislation, scrutiny and influencing the executive, debating on […]

In numerous developing countries, political instability often results in civil wars and occurrences such as genocides. Nevertheless, there are indications of endeavors being made to establish or reinstate democracy. These nations are formulating strategies to regain political stability, bridge current divisions, and foster democracy. With the assistance of the international community, numerous developing nations have […]

The UK currently has a system of Parliament whereby there are two chambers who can pass or reject (or, in the House of Lords just delay) bills. The House of Commons is a fully elected chamber and it is made up of representatives from different areas in the United Kingdom. However, the House of Lords […]

1640 saw the eleven year period of Charles’ Personal Rule come to an end with the MP’s and the majority of the country’s people hoping that the grievances and problems created by this period would now be coming to a similar fate, restoring the country’s peace, balance and religious stability. England was by no means […]

Sovereignty is a notoriously slippery concept. In feudal times, the position was clear enough. Sovereignty rested with God. For Aquinas, in the 13th century, human law was derived by reason or revelation from divine law. Valid law could not be created by an act of will. Later, God was good enough to delegate. Sovereignty resided […]

It is questionable how much of an impact the Army had on the English Revolution of the seventeenth century. However, their importance during the years 1645-1649 is undeniable. Evidence suggests that the Army was the “mainspring of the Revolution and the force that deterred more radical change”. Yet some historians, such as Christopher Hill, question […]

Guy Fawkes Guy Fawkes, also known as Guido, was born on April 13,1570 in Stonegate York. He was the only son of Edward Fawkes and Edith Blake, they had two more daughters. Fawkes was taught at at Saint Peters in York. In Fawkes teen years, his father died and his mother remarried a man of […]

As history proves, the Stuart learned nothing from the Civil War. One would think that after hiding away, awaiting the day that England would decide to restore its monarchy, they would have realized the faults in their fathers beliefs that had caused the disastrous CM war. Once they had reclaimed the throne from 11 years […]