Medieval England vs. France: Power Structures & Governance

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.