How did the distribution of power in medieval England differ from that France?
Medieval England
- The power was distributed between the different branches of the government.
- Limited monarchy.
- Nobles had a lot of power and could check the power of the king.
- Parliament was a powerful institution and could pass laws and raise taxes.
Medieval France
- The power was concentrated in the hands of the king.
- Absolute monarchy.
- Nobles were powerful, but the king had a lot of control over them.
- The Estates-General was a representative body, but it did not have as much power as Parliament.