Political impact Flashcards
Bill of Rights 1689 - freedom of speech in parliament
That the freedom of speech, and debates or proceedings in parliament, ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of parliament
Bill of Rights 1689 - redress of all grievances
Ammedning and strengthening of laws, parliament ought to be held reguarly
Declaration of rights 1689 - suspending laws
That the pretended power of suspending the laws or execution of laws by royal authority without consent of parliament is illegal
Declaration of rights 1689 - peace
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
Triennial Act 1694
- Parliament could not last longer than 3 years - meaning general elections were to be held more regularly - prevented William from forming a majority in Parliament
- Reduced the chance of Parliament voting in his favour to pass laws which would benefit him - made him more reliant on Parliament
Act of Settlement 1701 - discussed with privy council
- All matters regarding the governing of Britain had to be discussed with the Privy Council and not decided by the monarch alone
- Parliament were guarenteed a role in the law making sphere of the country - exert control over William
Act of Settlement - 1701 Leaving the country
- Monarch could not leave the country without Parliament’s permission
- Monarch’s movements were constantly monitored by Parliament - maintained control over William, could not gain foreign allies to potentially undermine their power
William’s royal prerogative - advisors
Appointed Lord Halifax to the position of lord privy seal who was neither a Whig or Tory and would therefore be unbiased and favour neither party - could help William gain a greater understanding of the political landscape and maintain royal authority
