The system of governance in the United Kingdom that influenced the framers of the U.S. Constitution through concepts like limited monarchy and parliamentary sovereignty.
Related terms
Magna Carta: A historic document signed in 1215 that limited the power of the English monarchy and established certain rights for English nobles.
Parliament: The legislative body in many countries, including the United Kingdom, composed of elected representatives who make laws and oversee government actions.
Common Law: A legal system based on custom and court rulings rather than codified statutes, originating from medieval England.