Parliament of England

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Parliament of England built?Evolved from the 13th century
2. What is the primary meeting location?Westminster, London
3. What is the key legislative structure?Bicameral: House of Lords and House of Commons
4. Why did the Parliament need the king's permission to collect taxes?The king had to ask Parliament before raising money, which showed that people had a say in how the country was run.
5. How did the Parliament change from one group to two groups?It grew from a single group into the House of Lords and the House of Commons, letting nobles, clergy, and later townspeople have a voice.

Legislature: The branch of government responsible for making laws.
Bicameral System: A government structure divided into two distinct legislative chambers.
Monarchy: A form of government with a monarch (king or queen) at its head.
Parliamentary Sovereignty: The principle that Parliament is the supreme legal authority in a country.