KQ5 - Parliament

Mutiny Act, 1689

The monarch could not court martial soldiers at will

Parliament could veto the existence of the army

Triennial Act 1694

Parliament had to meet at least every 3 years

However, no legal mechanism to enforce it

Whig Junto

Group of Whig rebels who dominated the government and held considerable influence

The Rage of Party

In a 10 month intermission from Parliament, the divisions between Whig and Tory became more defined and impassioned

The Royal Court

Many ambitious politicians attempted to be appointed into Royal Court.

Actually strengthened hand of the monarchy

William’s use of Royal Veto

Vetoed 5 parliamentary bills

Evidence of continued importance of Royal Prerogative

Act of Settlement 1/2

Catholics and those married to Catholics barred from the succession

Succession vested in house of Hanover

Royal Pardon became void

Act of Settlement 2/2

All government matters to be conducted in privy council meetings

No person in office under a monarch was to be an MP

No future monarch would be allowed to involve England in war on behalf of another country