WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Magna Carta was issued in June 1215 and was the first document to put into writing the principle that the king and his government was not above the law. It sought to prevent the king from exploiting his power, and placed limits of royal authority by establishing law as a power in itself.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 1275 Edward I called his first Parliament. He summoned nobles and churchmen, but also issued orders (known as writs) for the election of two representatives from each county (the knights of the shire) and two from each city or town (the burgesses) to attend.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Parliament tried to limit the power of the English monarchy by making England a constitutional monarchy where power is shared between the king and the parliament. To that end, it introduced the Bill of Rights in 1689 which put clear limits on royal power.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Queen cannot sit in the House of Commons, although the building is royal property. She addresses the opening session of each Parliament, but she cannot write her own speech. The Queen cannot refuse to sign a bill of Parliament, and she cannot appear as a witness in court, or rent property from her subjects.

Detailed explanation-5: -Britain’s government system is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.