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The Magna Carta is sealed by King John. It limits the power of kings and provides rights for freemen, including due process.
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Parliament proves their power by overpowering King Edward and appointing his son as king.
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Henry VIII gives Parliament more power than ever before. After enacting a series of changes, no part of English government is outside of their control.
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The English Parliament draws up a document to present to the king, reminding him that his power is restricted. It reinforces habeas corpus and the limited power of the king to tax without Parliament.
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Parliament fights the monarchy- King Charles I and later Charles II- and wins.
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Parliament declares King Charles II as the ruler of England after the English Civil War, making his monarchy only lawful under Parliament.
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Parliament invites William and Mary to serve as monarchs in England, so long as they follow the rights laid out in the Bill of Rights. It limits the king's power to act without approval of Parliament.
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