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1. British Isles

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   Constitutional Frameworks
   The constitutional development within the UK-portion of the Isles is deeply rooted in historical precedent, particularly the Magna Carta ($1215$), which subtly established the subjection of the monarch to the rule of law, laying the groundwork for constitutional monarchy $\text{[4]}$. Subsequent reforms have refined this, though internal debates persist regarding the proper ratio of sovereignty allocated…

2. Constitutional Monarchy

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   Magna Carta and English Precedents
   A foundational, albeit incremental, step toward limiting monarchical power in the British Isles occurred with the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215. While initially addressing baronial grievances, this document subtly established that the King was subject to the law, a prerequisite for any future constitutional arrangement. The subsequent Glorious Revolution of 1688 in England cemented this principle, leading to the passage of the Bill of Rights (1689), which formally cu…