British government and politics evolved considerably throughout its formation and up to its modern glory. The path taken by British leaders paved the way for parliamentary democracy in Britain today. From the signing of Magna Carta to the common law practiced in Britain today, the British government is constantly evolving due to its people, its leaders and its culture. The rational and legal authority practiced in Britain was created gradually through many important people and the signing of documents. Several events in British politics and government have shaped the modern culture of Britain today (99). From 1066, when William the Conqueror defeated Harold II at the Battle of Hastings, the British government was based on a need for taxation and checks and balances. between the noble class and the monarchy. The nobility supported William the Conqueror since he promised to consult them before taxing them; Thanks to their support, he was able to win the battle (106). About 200 years later, King John signed the Magna Carta authorizing a limited monarchy and the rise of power in the noble class. The noble class would now be able to control certain political and fiscal decisions, while having the power to subject the monarch to the same sanctions as those inflicted on the people (99). However, this balance soon resulted in civil war in the 1640s, when the noble class beheaded the monarch and battles broke out between the two power-hungry forces (100). The noble class supported the formation of Parliament; Soon Parliament's supporters won and Oliver Cromwell took control of the country. The noble class soon brought back the monarchy with Charles II with powers restricted by Parliament. About 40 years later, during the Glorious Revolution of 1688, balance of...... middle of paper...... II; Ireland was also conquered but gained self-rule. Ireland, with the exception of the northern part ruled by Great Britain, was capable of making its own laws and governing itself (111). In summary, British government has evolved from a primitive monarchy to a sophisticated parliamentary democracy in our modern world. Through several revolutions, reforms, signing of official documents, battles and power imbalances, Britain has become one of the most powerful nations in our modern world (98). Their central idea of ​​common law and rational legal authority is the rope that connects British history to modern Britain (98). Its ideals have been the central theme of power and authority in the country over the hundreds of years that have made Britain a powerful welfare state with strong aspects of government, citizenship, noblesse oblige and common law. (98).