Question

how is a constitutional monarchy different from absolute monarchy? what role does parliament play in englands government? in 1215, a document known as the magna carta limited the power of englands king, wealthy landowning english nobles known as barons forced king john to guarantee them certain protections and formed a council to ensure that the king followed the law. the magna carta served as englands first constitution. england eventually evolved into a sort of mixed government called a constitutional monarchy. in this type of government, the monarch (a king or queen) shares power with other branches of government. over time, the barons were joined by bishops and knights and formed a legislative branch known as parliament to make englands laws. parliament is still the legislative (law - making) branch of england today. it is divided into two houses: the house of lords, the upper house in which membership is inherited, and the house of commons, the lower house in which representatives are elected.

Explanation:

The text discusses the development of the British government, including the Magna Carta's role in limiting the monarch's power and the formation and role of Parliament. It explains how over time, the legislative branch (Parliament) evolved with two houses - the House of Lords (upper - house with inherited membership) and the House of Commons (lower - house with elected representatives).

Answer:

1. A constitutional monarchy is a form of government where the monarch (king or queen) shares power with other branches of government. In England, this evolved from a situation where the Magna Carta was forced on King John by barons to ensure certain protections and formed a council to ensure the king followed the law. Eventually, it led to a system with a Parliament that makes laws.
2. Absolute monarchy is a system where the monarch has complete and unrestricted power. A constitutional monarchy is different as the monarch's power is limited by laws and other branches of government like Parliament in England.
3. In England, Parliament is the legislative (law - making) branch. It is divided into two houses: The House of Lords (the upper house where membership is often inherited) and the House of Commons (the lower house where representatives are elected).