1.2 Henry VII's Government Flashcards
What were the roles of the Henry VII’s council?
1) To advise the King
2) To administer the realm on the kings behalf
3) To make legal judgements
What was the role of the Council Learned in Law?
To exploit Henry VII’s prerogative rights to raise extra-ordinary revenue and maintain the crown’s revenue.
Originally headed by Sir Reginald Bray and his associate Empson but Bray was replaced by Dudley after his death.
What were Bonds and Recognisances?
Hefty loans that forced members of the nobility to pay a large sum of money if they were to disobey the King.
What was the Great Council?
This was the gathering of the House of Lords, without the House of Commons.
It met 5 times throughout Henry VII’s reign, usually concerning war or rebellions.
What was the role of the Parliament during Henry VII’s reign?
Its main purpose was to pass laws and grant tax to the crown.
Henry VII called parliament 7 times, usually concerning raising revenue or passing Acts of Attainder
What was purpose of the new Privy Chamber added under Henry VII?
The Privy Chamber was a new section of the court which allowed the King to retreat where he was protected by his most loyal servants.
Who were Justices of the Peace (JPs)?
Local gentry and nobles that superseded sheriffs with the goal of maintaining law and order in the countryside.
They were responsible for tax assessments, alehouse regulation and investigating complaints against officials.
