📕 Chapter 3: A Long and Illustrious History
Which TWO statements accurately describe the structure and powers of the developing English Parliament?
Correct answers: The House of Lords was composed of nobles and bishops.; The king required Parliament's approval to introduce new taxes.
✓ The House of Lords was composed of nobles and bishops.
B The monarch could levy taxes independently, without parliamentary consent.
✓ The king required Parliament's approval to introduce new taxes.
D The House of Commons primarily represented the interests of the nobility.
💡 Explanation
The House of Lords was specifically for nobles and bishops, and the king's ability to raise taxes was dependent on Parliament's approval.
Key facts to remember
- House of Lords for nobles; House of Commons for commoners
- King needed Parliament's approval for taxes
- Beginning of the modern parliamentary system
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 3.2.3 The development of Parliament:
Parliament developed into two Houses: the House of Lords (for nobles and bishops) and the House of Commons (for knights and wealthy townspeople). The king needed Parliament's approval to raise taxes. Over time, Parliament gained more power and became an essential part of governing England. This was the beginning of the parliamentary system that exists today.
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