France And England: A Comparison Of Governments

France and England: A comparison of Governments

France
and England: A comparison of Governments

In Early Modern Europe, countries were
discovering and changing the ways in which they operated. While some, for
a period of time stuck to their old traditional ways, others were embarking
on a journey that would change the course of their country. This paper,
will explore and evaluate the two different government styles of France
and England – one keeping with the traditional ways of their ancestors
while the other attempted and succeeded in changing their system of government
forever.

The French government was ruled by King

Louis XIV from 1643-1715 and was considered to be an Absolutist Monarchy.

It was believed that the King had all the power and answered only to God,
not the people of his country. It was believed that God ordained the King
to be in charge and so if any were to go against the King, they were going
against God. ".... Those who are its subjects must be submissive and obedient...otherwise
they would resist God." This was very evident in the writings of

Jean Domat and Jacques Benique Bossuet.

Jean Domat and Jacques Benique Bossuet
were adamant supporters of the idea of an absolutist government. Both men
felt that in order for a country to survive one person must rule it and
that person was in charge of all. Anyone who resided in that country was
to follow the laws set forth by the king and not question his authority.

"...It is the universal obligation of all...

France And England: A Comparison Of Governments

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