Parliament of England

The Parliament of England wasn't just one building, but a special group of people who met to talk about important stuff. They started way back, over 700 years ago! Think of it like the grown-ups in charge of your town, but for the whole country of England. They met in different places, but it was all about making decisions for everyone.

At first, the King had a council of important people, like wise bishops and noble lords, who helped him make choices. But then, the King needed their permission to ask for money, like when you need your parents' permission to buy a toy! This meeting grew and grew, and became known as Parliament. It was like the King's advisors becoming a team with more power.

Later on, Parliament split into two groups, like having two classrooms instead of one big one. One group was the 'House of Lords,' with important nobles. The other was the 'House of Commons,' where people chosen by others sat. This meant more people had a say! It was like having a student council where different classes send their best talkers.

Over hundreds of years, Parliament got stronger and stronger. They didn't just talk about money; they could also tell the King when people had problems in their towns. People even got to vote for who would speak for them in the House of Commons! This made sure the King had to listen to what ordinary people wanted, which was a really big deal.