William III and Mary II were very much favored by Parliament and the people of England. They agreed to not abuse their power instead of taking advantage of it like the Stuart Kings did. They protected the safety and welfare of the Protestant Kingdom they ruled. As a joint monarchy, William III and Mary II dethroned the Catholic King James II, and accepted the Bill of Rights which helped form the political government in England. …
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…own courts or act as a judge, the courts were forbidden to impose excessive bail, fines, or cruel punishment. However, the King was still able to summon and dismiss Parliament, appoint and dismiss Ministers, and veto legislation and declare war. William and Mary helped out Parliament when they dethroned the Catholic King who did not follow rules. They helped form the government with the Bill of Rights. William and Mary changed England for the better.