parlt more power???

Cards (12)

  • revolution didnt create a parliamentary democracy but moved towards it `
  • William needed funds for war resulting in parliament gaining more control of government finance
  • political necessity forced crown to appoint men he hated - refused to speak to Wharton of the whig junto
  • king forced to reduce army size due to parliament deciding to
  • parliament could now control some areas of royal prerogative such as ministers appointment and army control
  • triennial act would have been possible without bill of rights
  • monarch couldn't interfere with elections
  • financial settlement forced William to be dependent on parliament
  • bill of rights made sure abuse of power wouldn't be repeated
  • many MPs wanted to be in court which made William have the upper hand
  • much of royal prerogative was left intact with power to declare war , dissolve parliament
  • civil list act , parliament decided to grant William £700 000 a year for life for salaries of diplomats and judges and household expenses