Government under William and Mary: importance of political parties and ministers; changing influence of Crown and Parliament
After 1689, William III had to govern through Parliament and rely on ministers from rival political parties. This shifted real power away from the Crown and towards Parliament and its leading politicians.
Real World
William III's reliance on the Junto Whigs for war funding mirrors a modern prime minister needing a party majority to pass a budget — the Crown's agenda was held hostage to parliamentary arithmetic.
Exam Focus
Credit both constitutional change (Bill of Rights, Triennial Act) and practical political shifts when assessing Parliament's growing influence.
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