1. Government of England

2. King James I (Stuart Family) King Charles I (Stuart Family)
Monarchy
Queen Elizabeth I (Tutor Family)
Dies 1603
King James I (Stuart Family)
Also King of Scotland
King Charles I (Stuart Family)
James’ Son

3. Consists of Lords, Bishops Consists of landowners and townspeople
Parliament
House of Lords
Position inherited
Consists of Lords, Bishops
House of Commons
Elected positions
Consists of landowners and townspeople

4. King James I and King Charles I believed in:
Absolute monarchy:
A king/ queen (etc.) with unlimited power
Divine Rights of Kings:
Belief that king’s power comes directly from God, so his decisions could not be questioned (represents God on Earth)
In 1215 The Magna Carta restricted the power of the monarchy, giving power to the Parliament.
3 Restrictions are:
The King must rule Lawfully
No new tax without consent of the Parliament
If accused of a crime, have the right to a trial by jury of peers

5. What might happen in England as a result of this conflict?
Predictions:
How do the beliefs of James I and Charles I conflict the Magna Carta and the idea of sharing power with Parliament?
What might happen in England as a result of this conflict?