Consent for taxation

Key term for OCR GCSE History A, used in Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014.

Definition

The principle that the monarch must seek the agreement of Parliament before raising extraordinary taxes, giving the Commons significant political leverage.

Exam Context

Consent for taxation appears in OCR GCSE History A revision content for British Thematic Studies, especially Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 and Power c.1000–c.1485.

British Thematic Studies Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 Power c.1000–c.1485

Found in Revision Notes

British Thematic Studies

Magna Carta and the Rise of Parliament

Power: Monarchy and Democracy c.1000–2014 • Power c.1000–c.1485

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