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Democracy Develops In England

Democracy Develops In England. Main Idea: England began to develop institutions that limited the power of the monarchy. Democratic traditions developed in England have influenced many countries including the U.S.

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Democracy Develops In England

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  1. Democracy Develops In England Main Idea: England began to develop institutions that limited the power of the monarchy. Democratic traditions developed in England have influenced many countries including the U.S. CA Standards: 10.2.2 List the principles of the Magna Carta, English Bill of Rights, Declaration of the Rights of Man and U.S. Bill of Rights.

  2. Reforms in Medieval England • Juries and Common Law: King Henry II ruled England and Western France from 1154-1189. He developed a jury trial that were more fair and justice was more commonly found. People preferred it to the old Feudal Judicial System. • Legal decisions by Royal Justices were used as precedents in new cases. Eventually England was united under a legal system known as Common Law which reflected principles over time rather than will of a ruler.

  3. King John and the Magna Carta • King Henry’s son John became king and fought losing wars against France. This was expensive so he tried to raise taxes to pay for the wars. His nobles rebelled and demanded that he respect their political rights and liberties in exchange for the money. • Magna Carta is a contract that covers the powers of the king and the rights of the nobility. Required the king to obey the law.

  4. Parliament and Due Process of Law • All citizens are protected by and subject to the same set of laws. The law works in an orderly and known way and all citizens have a right to trial and are innocent until proven guilty – This is due process of law • Parliament – The elected the representatives of the people of England who are responsible for making laws. Divided into two parts 1st – House of Commons – Knights, merchants, mayors 2nd– House of Lords – Nobles and Bishops.

  5. Parliament v. Monarchy • Kings and Queens (Monarchs) believed that they had Divine Right. • Divine Right – Kings and Queens are given their power by God and so no man can question them or limit their power. Only God can do that. • Renaissance and Reformation gave Parliament ability to know better, to act bravely in the face of tyranny. • Parliament in England overthrows multiple Monarchs (Charles I, James II) when they do not follow the will of the people.

  6. Constitutional Monarchy v. Absolute Monarchy • England is a constitutional monarchy because the king has to follow the laws of the constitution and laws set by Parliament. • Queen Mary and Prince William sign the English Bill of Rights in 1689 accepting the limits of Royal Power in England after Glorious Revolution. • France and Russia are Absolute Monarchies because their kings do not follow any laws except that which they want to follow.

  7. Class Work • Read Pages 18-23 and answer Main Idea Questions A – D.

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