Parliament of England
Governmental body
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The Parliament of England was the legislature of the Kingdom of England from the 13th century until 1707 when it was replaced by the Parliament of Great Britain. Parliament evolved from the great council of bishops and peers that advised the... Wikipedia
Founded: 1265
Ceased operations: May 1, 1707
House of Commons political groups: Final composition of the English House of Commons: 513 Seats Tories: 260 seats Whigs: 233 seats Unclassified: 20 seats
House of Commons voting system: First past the post with limited suffrage1
House of Lords voting system: Ennoblement by the Sovereign or inheritance of an English peerage
Lord Keeper of the Great Seal: William Cowper1; since 1705