In the 18th century, the British government was a complex system built upon laws and customs, and centered on the monarchy. While the monarchy was not as powerful and revered as it was in neighboring European countries, it certainly stood as a symbol of leadership for the nation and people. The fine line created between the relationship of the Crown and the people was vital to the balance of Britain’s political, social, and economical power and became increasingly more so with the rise of political parties. The partnership between the Crown and representative body was best expressed through the theory that the government was composed of King-in-Parliament. This concept related more to the supremacy of law and the extent of its use than anything
