POL SCI 2 Chapter Notes -Hung Parliament, Party System, Fabian Society
12 Nov 2013
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Their politics remain untouched since the 17th century, though reform is still occurring. It was the birthplace of industrialization, which fueled economic development. Although it has no written constitution, many nations have adopted some of their institutions. Third way: the new way that left and right have been forced to go due to coalitions that must be formed. Geographic isolation provided protection from conflict in the rest of europe. Separation ended with the completion of the channel tunnel. Development, compared to the rest of the world, has been gradual and peaceful. Many invasions at the beginning of the country"s history. Common law: system of precedent and local costumes rather than written law. Normans took over and created feudalism in 1066: created system of obligation, although undemocratic. Magna carta: 1216 document that stated the king was subject to the same law and limited power of the british crown: cause = no royal absolutism.
