With the reign of Edward III, English 'commoners', who were neither members of the nobility or the clergy, became a permanent part of the parliamentary body for the first time. In 1332, another important element of the modern-day political system was established, as these representatives sat all together in one chamber, to become the "House of Commons".
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Parliament split into two Houses". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 31 July 2012 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=822, accessed 05 May 2024.]
