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Political Nation

Refers to influential individuals in 17th century England who held economic, political, and social power, with the monarch at the top.

Divine Right

Belief that monarchs were appointed and approved by God, making them the ultimate source of power and authority.

Patronage

System where the monarch granted wealth, office, and status to subjects in exchange for support, often used to maintain loyalty among the nobility, gentry, and clergy.

Parliament

Consisted of the nobility, gentry, and clergy, assembled by the monarch to make laws and approve taxation when necessary, gaining importance over time due to various factors.