Prior to the age of reasoning in Europe power rested with the: c. Monarchs.
The age of reason can be defined as a period in history, especially during the eighteenth (18th) century in countries in Europe such as England, Italy and France, etc., which was mainly characterized by various societal issues based on a critical social, religious, and philosophical approach to eliminating all beliefs or systems that aren't justified or anchored on reason.
In Europe, power was solely vested or rested with the Monarchs.
Monarchy can be defined as a system of government that is typically based on the leadership of a single individual. Thus, it entails an absolute rulership or undivided sovereignty of a single individual over a country.
On a related note, monarch refers to an individual or person that rule over territories or states. Thus, he or she is the sovereign head of territories or states in a monarchy (form of government) and as such has the highest level of authority and power in a particular territory or state.
On the other hand, parliament refer to England's legislature and as such it's a legislative body that comprises the House of Lords (upper chamber) and the House of Commons (lower chamber) who are both saddled with the responsibility of making (enacting) laws and discussing public affairs in relation with England.
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