During that period the two distinct Houses - Commons and Lords - emerged and the balance of power between Parliament and the monarchy changed dramatically.
在这个过程中,议会出现了两个特征分明两院,平民院和贵族院,议会和君主间的权力平衡发生了巨大的变化。
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Lastly, he entered the Housesof Parliament, and stood in the silent debating chamber of the Commons, breathing the stale air.