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The Magna Carta, forced onto King John of England by his rebellious barons, established an advisory body to the King that eventually became Parliament, and also limited the power of English Kings over taxation and governance over their realm. -
Originally created as a rubber-stamping and advisory body to the Kings of England, Parliament soon grew into a legislative chamber. The House of Commons and the House of Lords were the two branches spawned as Parliament evolved, and they gradually chipped away at the King ´ s power. -
A petition presented by the King to Parliament which sought to secure the privileges of the people under the Magna Carta, and maintain Parlementś control of taxation. -
A war between Parliament and King Charles I of England over the rights of Parliament to exert control over the King. Parliament ultimately won, resulting in Parliament gaining control of England for about a decade. -
The birth of a Catholic heir to the throne eventually resulted in Parliament resorting to the overthrow of James II, showcasing its power. -
The Glorious Revolution occurred as a result of Parliamentś fear of a new Catholic dynasty ruling England. Parliament ´s overthrow of James II showcased that the power of Kingship in England was not absolute, and needed the backing of Parliament and the people. -
The English Bill of Rights was a list of 13 statements that the newly-crowned William III of England agreed to. They guaranteed Parliamentś previous powers such as control over taxation as well as prevented encroachment by the King onto Parliament. This firmly established England as a Limited Monarchy.