Structure of the Government in the Early 18th Century

 

I. Introduction

II. Evolution of the English Constitution

     A. Historical Development of the Parliament 

          1. Precedents and Acts

          2. Increasing Power and Prerogatives 

          3. Influence of the Reformation

     B. Glorious Revolution in Perspective

III. From Privy Council to Cabinet

IV. The Balanced Constitution

V. Local Government

VI. Limitations of the System

     A. Number of voters

     B. Borough Franchises

VII. Conclusion: In Need of Reform?

 

 

 

Key Terms

William III and Mary II

John Locke

Glorious Revolution

Bill of Rights (1689)

civil list

First Lord of the Treasury

Lord Lieutenant and the Justices of the Peace

county vs. borough franchise

‘rotten boroughs’

 

 

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