Which of the following statements is an accurate depiction of the nature of the British Parliament in the latter half of the eighteenth century?
A. It was primarily composed of civil libertarians who advocated individual rights.
B. Its role was primarily that of a rubber stamp for the king.
C. It shared power with the king, gradually gaining the upper hand.
D. Uniquely, women could become Members of Parliament.
E. It failed to meet between 1753 and 1792.
Answer: C
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