Glorious Revolution Causes
This paper defines the term ‘Glorious Revolution’. It is regarded as the revolt of compromise or mutual consent. It portrays how the entire country England makes a dramatic change in her ruling system. By abolishing tyrannical system, the country establishes democratic rule without any bloody battle. It also gives us some idea about the situation that was prevailed before the revolution, the reasons that led this revolution happen along with its significance. It will also talk about different laws and acts that were imposed in the country after the revolution. It basically aims at to familiarize the event that occurred in 1688 in England. Key words: Glorious Revolution, tyranny, democracy, bloodless, England.
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Though the belief of Roman Catholicism was infamous, the king James II attempted to redefine it. He tried to make it the state religion of the country. He was in favor of the Catholics so always tried to give more privileges to them. His ‘dispensing power’ of ruling was the indication of that. He had the authority to renew or repeal any parliamentary act. Therefore, he issued a proclamation was rejected by the parliament because that clearly visualized his tyrannical …show more content…
The effects of Glorious Revolution in the sector of law – Due to the Glorious Revolution, many laws and acts were created to resolve the parliamentary system in England. Several changes were made from the constitutional view point. Post revolutionary parliament passed some of the important legislations.
• The Bill of Rights: It was very important measure taken by the parliament which limited the royal power and also established supremacy of the parliament. The bill was passed in February, 1689. It enumerates the act of James II stating that he abdicated from the power by himself. It reduced the power of the king and made the king bound to take into account the consent of the parliament. The king could not suspend or create laws without the allowance of parliament. He could not raise taxes by royal prerogative and he was forbidden to keep standing army in peace.
• The Mutiny Act: After the Bill of rights, the Mutiny act was passed in 1689. By the establishment of this act the parliament got more power and took control over the standing army for the protection of the country. This new military was maintained by court
Introduction:
The …show more content…
Though the belief of Roman Catholicism was infamous, the king James II attempted to redefine it. He tried to make it the state religion of the country. He was in favor of the Catholics so always tried to give more privileges to them. His ‘dispensing power’ of ruling was the indication of that. He had the authority to renew or repeal any parliamentary act. Therefore, he issued a proclamation was rejected by the parliament because that clearly visualized his tyrannical …show more content…
The effects of Glorious Revolution in the sector of law – Due to the Glorious Revolution, many laws and acts were created to resolve the parliamentary system in England. Several changes were made from the constitutional view point. Post revolutionary parliament passed some of the important legislations.
• The Bill of Rights: It was very important measure taken by the parliament which limited the royal power and also established supremacy of the parliament. The bill was passed in February, 1689. It enumerates the act of James II stating that he abdicated from the power by himself. It reduced the power of the king and made the king bound to take into account the consent of the parliament. The king could not suspend or create laws without the allowance of parliament. He could not raise taxes by royal prerogative and he was forbidden to keep standing army in peace.
• The Mutiny Act: After the Bill of rights, the Mutiny act was passed in 1689. By the establishment of this act the parliament got more power and took control over the standing army for the protection of the country. This new military was maintained by court