Rise of Democracy in England Review Questions. Which English monarch signed the Petition of Right?
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The Petition of Right limited the monarch’s power; an idea that directly contradicts the idea of absolute monarchy
Oliver Cromwell created a dictatorship. He ruled as a dictator.
It’s like an absolute monarchy without the title of “King.”
I may not be king, but I want all the power!
The Glorious Revolution was the peaceful transfer of power from James II to William and Mary.
No need for guns, I’ll Just
leave.
Constitutional Monarchy
A government that has a monarch, but the monarch’s power is limited by the Constitution (the law).
None. The monarch is just a figure head.I may not have any power, but at least I still get to wear my
crown and live in my castle.