Industrialisation & the People 1783 - 1885 Flashcards
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What was ruling by Devine Right?
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Belief the monarch ruled by authority of God.
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What is a Constitutional Monarchy?
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A form of government where a monarch shares power with a constitutionally organized government and does not have absolute power.
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What is Patronage?
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The right to give privileges or make appointments. The King had power of Patronage.
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What was the Privy Council?
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The monarch had a group of advisers, known as the Privy Council. These were appointed for life and acted as a bridge between the King and Parliament.
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What was the Cabinet?
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A smaller group of ministers in Parliament.
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