Political impact Flashcards
(14 cards)
What was declared in the declaration of rights regarding the army?
That the raising and keeping of an army within the Kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with the consent of parliament is illegal
What was declared in the declaration of rights regarding laws?
- Declaration of rights 1689
- That the pretended power of suspending the laws or execution of laws by royal authority without consent of parliament is illegal
What was declared in the declaration of rights/bill of rights, regarding the frequency of parliament?
- Bill of rights 1689
- for redress of all grievances & amending and strengthening of laws, parliament ought to be held reguarly
What was established in the bill of rights regarding freedom of speech in parliament?
That the freedom of speech, debates or proceedings in parliament, ought not be questioned in any court or place out of parliament?
What was established in the bill of rights regarding the levying of money?
That the levying of money for the use of the crown, by pretence of prerogative, without grant of parliament is illegal
What powers of the monarch remained unaltered by the bill of rights?
- Right to choose his own ministers
- Power to summon, prorogue or dissolve parliament
- Right to veto legislation from being passed
- Power to declare war and peace
- Grant royal pardon to convicted criminals
What was established under the mutiny act?
1689
- Monarch could not court-martial soldiers without the consent of Parliament
- the monarch was able to impose the death penalty for desertion
Who did William appoint as lord privy seal and why?
Lord Halifax, who had led the House of Lords in their discussion about the political settlement, who was neither a Whig or Tory and would show no bias and would not mislead William
What was the triennial act and when was it passed?
1694
A parliament could not last longer than 3 years, meaning general elections were held regularly
What did the passing of the triennial act mean?
Meant William could not gain a majority in Parliament, reduce chances of a Parliament voting for laws which would benefit him
More reliant upon parliament
What was established under the act of settlement regarding succession?
1701
Banned Catholics from succession
What was established under the act of settlement regarding the governing of Britain?
All matters regarding the governing of Britain had to be discussed with the privy council and not decided by the monarch alone
What restrictions were placed on William under the AoS regarding leaving the country?
Restricted monarch leaving the country without the permission of Parliament
What could not be declared without Parliament permission under the AoS?
1701
War could not be declared without Parliament’s permission
