Absolutism and Constitutionalism Definitions

Balance of Power

• • An economy that is primarily based on agriculture and farming activities

• An act passed by Parliament in England establishing a constitutional

• A diplomatic strategy aimed at preventing any single nation from becoming

• • A series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists over governance in England

Dutch Golden Age

• • A political community founded for the common good. In this context, it refers to the period of republican government in England under Oliver Cromwell following the English Civil War

• • A period of great economic, cultural, and scientific prosperity in the Netherlands during the 17th century

• • A series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists over governance in England

• • An economic theory that emphasizes the importance of stockpiling gold and silver to increase national wealth and power.

Divine Right of Kings

• • A form of government where the monarch holds absolute power, often justified by the divine right of kings

• • An economic theory that emphasizes the importance of stockpiling gold and silver to increase national wealth and power

• • A form of monarchy in which the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution or legislative body

• • The doctrine that kings derive their authority from God, not from their subjects

Absolutism

• • A form of government where the monarch holds absolute power, often justified by the divine right of kings

• • An economy that is primarily based on agriculture and farming activities

• •  A series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists over governance in England

•  The overthrow of King James II of England by a union of English Parliamentarians with William III of Orange-Nassau (William of Orange)

Agricultural Economy

• A system where decision-making and authority are concentrated in a central body or leader

• •  An economy that is primarily based on agriculture and farming activities

•  The overthrow of King James II of England by a union of English Parliamentarians with William III of Orange-Nassau (William of Orange)

• • An economic theory that emphasizes the importance of stockpiling gold and silver to increase national wealth and power

Royal Prerogative

• An act passed by Parliament in England establishing a constitutional monarchy, limiting royal power, and affirming Parliament's authority

• The Kings Inherent Powers

• • An economic theory that emphasizes the importance of stockpiling gold and silver to increase national wealth and power

• • The discretionary powers or rights that are vested in the monarch

English Civil War

• An act passed by Parliament in England establishing a constitutional monarchy, limiting royal power, and affirming Parliament's authority

• A system of government in which power is distributed and limited by a system of laws that the rulers must obey

• • A series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists over governance in England

•  A diplomatic strategy aimed at preventing any single nation from becoming too powerful and dominating Europe

Mercantilism

•  A diplomatic strategy aimed at preventing any single nation from becoming too powerful and dominating Europe

• • An economic theory that emphasizes the importance of stockpiling gold and silver to increase national wealth and power

• • The exchange of goods and services between countries across international borders

• • An economy that is primarily based on agriculture and farming activities

Glorious Revolution

• • The overthrow of King James II of England by a union of English Parliamentarians with William III of Orange-Nassau (William of Orange)

• • Technological and manufacturing developments that marked the beginning of the Industrial Revolution

• • A period of great economic, cultural, and scientific prosperity in the Netherlands during the 17th century

• • A political community founded for the common good. In this context, it refers to the period of republican government in England under Oliver Cromwell following the English Civil War

Constitutional Monarchy

• • A political community founded for the common good. In this context, it refers to the period of republican government in England under Oliver Cromwell following the English Civil War

• A state of flourishing, thriving, good fortune, or successful social status in terms of wealth and resources

• • A form of monarchy in which the monarch's powers are limited by a constitution or legislative body

• A system of government in which power is distributed and limited by a system of laws that the rulers must obey