Parliament Flashcards
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Q
What often made James and Parliament butt heads?
A
- Divine Right of Kings theory underpinned James’s belief in his authority, often leading to friction with MPs who felt overtaxed and underappreciated, especially as the Crown increasingly relied on monopolies and impositions to generate revenue.
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Q
How many months did Parliament sit in James’ reign?
A
- Parliament was a significant institution, although it only sat for 36 months during James’s 22-year reign, reflecting James’s sporadic use of it to approve taxation.
