The Instrument of Government 1653

The Parliament of Saints 1653

it was assembled in July 1653 and lasted less than 6 months.
on the 12th December 1653, the more conservative members met and voted to dissolve the assembly.
Major General John Lambert produced the Instrument of government three days later, offering a new constitution.

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modelled on Ireton's Heads of Proposals in 1647 and served as the constitutional basis of Cromwell's power.
Cromwell had executive authority as Lord Protector, with a Council of State of 21 members.
a single chamber Parliament 460 members was the legislative branch of government.
parliaments elected every 3 years by voters with at least £200 personal property.
Cromwell head of NMA.
when he dies a new one will be elected.
presbyterian state church, but freedom of worship for all except Catholics.

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