Elizabeth l was very skilled at managing Parliament. During her reign, she was successful in balancing her wishes and views against those of the House of Lords and those of the House of Common, which were increasingly Protestant in its views.
James l and his son Charles l were less skilled politically. Both believed in the 'Divine Right of King': the idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule. They thought that the king should be able to act without having to seek approval from Parliament. When Charles l inherited the thrones of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, he tried to rule in line with this principle. When he could not get Parliament to agree with his religious and foreign policies, he tried to rule without Parliament at all. For 11 years, he found ways in which to raise money without Parliament's Approval but eventually trouble in Scotland meant that he had to recall Parliament.