Question

section 3 - england & france develop
tell how each of the following influenced government in england & france (394 - 397)

1. common law
2. magna carta
3. parliament
4. estates - general

Explanation:

1. Common Law: Established a body of legal precedents, providing a consistent legal framework and influencing the development of English - legal and governmental systems. It also contributed to the idea of the rule of law.
2. Magna Carta: Limited the power of the monarchy, established the principle that the king was subject to the law, and guaranteed certain rights to the nobility and freemen. It laid the foundation for constitutional government in England.
3. Parliament: Became a key institution for law - making, taxation, and representation. It allowed different interests in society (nobles, clergy, and commoners) to have a say in government, gradually evolving into a more representative form of governance.
4. Estates - General: In France, it was a representative assembly of the three estates (clergy, nobility, and commoners). It provided a forum for discussing national issues and taxation, but its power was limited compared to the English Parliament. It also contributed to the growing sense of national identity and the demand for more representative government.

Answer:

1. Established legal precedents and rule - of - law concept.
2. Limited royal power, established king - subject - to - law principle.
3. Key for law - making, taxation, and representation.
4. Forum for national issues and contributed to representative government demand.