| A | B |
|---|
| absolutism | a system of government that places TOTAL power in the hands of a ruler and his or her advisers |
| divine right | rulers get their pwoer from God |
| absolulte monarchy | a monarchy with unlimited power |
| limited governement | system of government in which power is restricted by the people (ex: US) |
| magna carta | means Great Charter, established the idea of limited government |
| puritans | (pilgrims) people who wanted to purify the Protestant Church of England |
| parliament | much like our congress, an English law-making body of representatives |
| petition of rights | it banned the King of England from passing taxes without the consent of parliament |
| commonwealth | state ruled by elected representatives |
| martial law | rule by the military |
