Question

How were the central characteristics of the English and French governments of the late 1600’s similar or different

Answer 1

English and French Kingdoms had both similarities and differences, during the late 1600's.

Both had a monarchical system, with a king ruling the country.

However, France had been under the rule of Louis XIV for over 60 years by the end of the 17th century, thus, he had consolidated his power, and the crown's power above everything. He eliminated the remnants of feudalism still left across France and imposed a rule of absolute monarchy.

In contrast to the English kingdom, where the parliament was powerful enough to denounce King James II for abuse of power through the use of the Bill of Rights, and was a solid institution with the authority to depose the king if needed. The English kingdom had clear limits on the Crown's power and authority, and several tax and civil right laws could not be emitted without the Parliaments permission.