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Parliament

Definition

Parliament refers to the legislative body that represents the people and holds power in England. It consists of two houses - the House of Commons (elected representatives) and the House of Lords (nobility).

Analogy

Think of Parliament as a giant puzzle made up of two pieces - one representing elected representatives (House of Commons) and another representing nobility (House of Lords). Both pieces need to fit together for effective governance.

Related terms

Bill of Rights: The Bill of Rights is an English law passed in 1689 that limited royal power, established parliamentary supremacy, protected individual rights, and prohibited cruel punishment.

Constitutional Monarchy: A constitutional monarchy is a form of government where a monarch serves as head-of-state within limits set by laws or constitutions.

Habeas Corpus: Habeas corpus is a legal principle ensuring individuals have protection against unlawful detention by requiring authorities to present them before a court.