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Constitutional Law

Constitutional Law. The English development during the 17th century. The Absolute monarchy. The Tudors Queen Elizabeth King James VI (James I) King Charles I. King Charles I. King James VI. Thomas Hobbes 1588 - 1679. Political philosophy Social contract theory

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Constitutional Law

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  1. ConstitutionalLaw The English developmentduring the 17th century

  2. The Absolute monarchy • The Tudors • Queen Elizabeth • King James VI (James I) • King Charles I King Charles I King James VI

  3. Thomas Hobbes1588 - 1679 • Political philosophy • Social contract theory • Absolutism for the sovereign • Leviathan (1651) • Written during the Civil War • Part I: state of nature leads to ‘warre of every one against every one’ • Part II: common wealth through a sovereign • ‘I Authorise and give up my Right of Governing my selfe, to this Man, or to this Assembly of men, on this condition, that thou give up thy Right to him, and Authorise all of his actions in like manner.

  4. The civil war1642 - 1649 Conflicts between the Parliament and the king • King James I • King Charles I • Execution of King Charles I in 1649 • Victory of the Parliament Battle of Naseby: decisive turning point in the English Civil War

  5. The republic1649 - 1660 Commonwealth of England • “An Act declaring England to be a Commonwealth” Oliver Cromwell • Lord Protector • Dictator • “Instrument of Government”

  6. The restoredmonarchy1660–1685 • King Charles II • James, duke of York • WhigParty vs. Tory Party • Dissolvement of Parliament James, duke of York

  7. John Locke1632-1704 • Upbringing • Most important works: • Twotreatises • Essay concerning human interaction • A letter conceringtoleration • Influence

  8. The gloriousrevolution1688 - 1689 • The Declaration of Indulgence • Consequencesforcatholics The Prince of Orange lands at Torbay

  9. The Bill of Rights1689 • Passedby the Parliament • Limits the power of the king • Sets out the rights of the Parliament • Stilleffectivetoday

  10. Explanation • Catholicism never re-established in England • The end of absolute monarchy • John Locke • Parlementary system establishedand have lasteduntiltoday

  11. Thankyou!

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