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# British Parliamentary Reforms The document discusses the three parliamentary reforms in 19th-century Britain (1832, 1867, and 1884). It analyzes the relationships between the monarch, prime minister, and parliament in the context of the British constitutional monarchy. ## Parliamentary Reforms...

# British Parliamentary Reforms The document discusses the three parliamentary reforms in 19th-century Britain (1832, 1867, and 1884). It analyzes the relationships between the monarch, prime minister, and parliament in the context of the British constitutional monarchy. ## Parliamentary Reforms in 19th Century Britain * **1832 Reform Act:** This act aimed to expand the electorate by giving more seats in the House of Commons to new industrial towns. It increased the number of voters and gave more power to the industrial middle class. * **1867 Reform Act:** Following worker movements, this act further adjusted constituency boundaries and expanded voting rights to a broader segment of the working class, strengthening the position of industrial capitalists in parliament. * **1884 Reform Act:** This act extended suffrage even further, granting voting rights to parts of the rural population and increasing the electorate's influence. ## British Constitutional Monarchy The document describes the British constitutional monarchy: * **Monarch:** The monarch (King or Queen) is the head of state but has limited powers. Their role is largely ceremonial, with power mainly vested in the Prime Minister and Parliament. * **Prime Minister:** The leader of the majority party in the House of Commons, responsible for forming the government and overseeing its day-to-day operations. * **Parliament:** The supreme legislative body, responsible for making laws. The House of Commons has more power than the House of Lords. The document emphasizes the growing influence of the middle and working classes in British politics through these reforms, highlighting how changes in industrial growth and social movements led to significant shifts in the power structure of British politics. ## Image Description The image contains a page from a textbook or notebook. It includes text in Chinese, handwritten notes, and a few images. The image content mostly focuses on historical political reforms in 19th-century Britain, as well as some images of Westminster Palace and historical events related to the British Queen.