The parliament declared that they be free from the king.
Congress, Parliament, in the case is a monarchy the king or queen. In the case of a despotism, the despot.
The purpose of the petition sent to King George III by the First Continental Congress was to declare their right to approve laws passed by Parliament on behalf of the colonies.
In countries where there is democracy, it is the parliament (or the meeeting having the right to make laws). It is because the parliament consists of representatives of the citizens - the representatives are chosen by the citizens. So, indirectly, it is the citizens1 right to declare war.
This issue of taxation without representation in the British Parliament was at the forefront of the cause of the American Revolution.
The Prime Minister has the ability to declare war on another country. The Prime Minister would consult with the Queen or King first. The Queen or King rules over the military. If his or her Majesty agrees to the declaration of war the Parliament would be consulted next. However the PM can declare war on his or her Majesty's say so.
Britain had just finished a civil war which ousted the king and created an interregnum. Parliament wasn't going to accept a dictator or a king for the next two decades. So, Cromwell, who wished to become dictator, had to get rid of the parliament in order to legalize his ambition.
The last British monarch with the authority to declare war was King George II, who reigned from 1727 to 1760. Following his reign, the formal power to declare war shifted to Parliament, particularly with the establishment of constitutional monarchy. Since then, British monarchs have acted on the advice of their governments, and the declaration of war has become a parliamentary responsibility.
Charles I declared war on Parliament in August 1642, marking the start of the English Civil War. This decision came after escalating tensions between the monarchy and Parliament over issues of governance, taxation, and authority. The conflict began in earnest with the king's attempt to arrest five members of Parliament in January 1642, which heightened the divide and ultimately led to armed conflict.
The Prime Minister acts pretty much, like the President in the States does. However, in Canada, the Prime Minister is held accountable by the Governor General, who is the British Queen's representative in Canada. The Governor General can dissolve parliament, if necessary, and declare elections as needed.
by raising taxes in the American colonies without granting the colonies any representation in Parliament
The colonists came to the decision to declare independence from Great Britain after the king of Britain and Parliament decided to impose high taxes on imported goods to the colonies. Without representation in Parliament the colonies had no way of voicing their disapproval. For this matter they decided to break away and for their own union.
to declare positively