60-Second Civics: Episode 4485, The Model Parliament of Edward I: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 60

60-Second Civics Podcast

English - November 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - ★★★★ - 76 ratings
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The word Parliament comes from the French word parler, or to speak. This points to the origins of the British Parliament as a body that would advise the king, and later approve his proposals. Listen to today's podcast for more!

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