The 'Instrument of Government' (1653)

What did the 'Instrument of Goverment' include?

• A Lord Protector with governmental powers, aided by a Council of State - the Council of State would select future Protectors, advise on policy and recruit its own members
• Between Parliament's sittings, the Lord Protector and Council of State would legislate by ordinances - this limited the power of Parliament, who were unable to challenge ordinances
• A single-chamber Parliament of 400 members to meet once every 3 years and sit for at least 5 months - regular elections would prevent the perpetuation of…