Sunday, January 27, 2013

Examples of kings gaining power (Revised)

1. Common set of laws- Henry the 2nd created a set of laws.

2. Tax collection done by the central government.- Philip Augustus appointed bailiffs to collect taxes

3. Have a standing army loyal to the king.- Philip Augustus had a loyal army.

4. Central government that enforces laws.- Philip Augustus kept a check on the people's power with a law enforcement force.

5. A court system for centralized justice.- Henry the 2nd created a system to punish people for their crimes.

6. Use religion to approve of the king.- Philip the 4th was backed by the church.

7. Get people who a threat to your power be part of the government.- Parliaments were an example of this in every society.

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