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Political Institution going back to the Middle Ages. | Political Institution going back to the Middle Ages. Divided into [[House of Commons]] and [[House of Lords]]. In the 17th century Parliament opposed the monarch (see: [[Charles I]], [[Civil War]], [[Oliver Cromwell]]). After the [[Glorious Revolution]] in 1688/1689 it more and more came to dominate politics. In the 18th century, there emerged a systematic party politics and the (also spatial) division between government and opposition. | ||
In the 17th century Parliament opposed the monarch. After the [[Glorious Revolution]] in 1688 it more and more came to dominate politics. | |||
First mention of the term in 1236, then just referring to a council of advisors to the monarch. | |||
Latest revision as of 10:18, 18 April 2019
Political Institution going back to the Middle Ages. Divided into House of Commons and House of Lords. In the 17th century Parliament opposed the monarch (see: Charles I, Civil War, Oliver Cromwell). After the Glorious Revolution in 1688/1689 it more and more came to dominate politics. In the 18th century, there emerged a systematic party politics and the (also spatial) division between government and opposition.
First mention of the term in 1236, then just referring to a council of advisors to the monarch.