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Political Institution going back to the Middle Ages. | Political Institution going back to the Middle Ages. In the 17th century Parliament opposed the monarch (see: [[Charles I]], [[Civil War]], [[Oliver Cromwell]]). After the [[Glorious Revolution]] in 1688 it more and more came to dominate politics. | ||
In the 17th century Parliament opposed the monarch. After the [[Glorious Revolution]] in 1688 it more and more came to dominate politics. | |||
* [[UK Parliament]] (Westminster Parliament) | |||
Devolved national parliaments (with limited rights of legislation): | |||
* [[Scottish Parliament]] | |||
* [[National Assembly for Wales]] | |||
Revision as of 18:33, 13 April 2011
Political Institution going back to the Middle Ages. In the 17th century Parliament opposed the monarch (see: Charles I, Civil War, Oliver Cromwell). After the Glorious Revolution in 1688 it more and more came to dominate politics.
- UK Parliament (Westminster Parliament)
Devolved national parliaments (with limited rights of legislation):