What principle was established by the Convention Parliaments in England and Scotland?
Divine right of kings
Sovereignty from birth
Sovereignty from Parliament
Absolute monarchy
Answer
The Convention Parliaments in England and Scotland established the principle that sovereignty derived from Parliament, not birth. This marked a significant shift in the balance of power and ended a century of political and civil strife in England.
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