2) Henry VII's government

Question 1

what was the function of the council?

Answer 1

• advise the king
• administer the realm on the kings behalf
• make legal judgments

Question 2

what were the 3 main types of councillor?

Answer 2

• members of the nobility
• churchmen-often had legal training n and were excellent advisors
• laymen- either gentry or lawyers-were skilled administrators

Question 3

what was the council learned?

Answer 3

the councils main offshoot
its job was to maintain the kings revenue and exploit his prerogative rights
was the council learned that formed bonds and recognisances
wasn’t a recognised court of law
supposedly created fear and anger as it bypassed the normal legal system

Question 4

what were some sources for royal income?

Answer 4

crown lands
pensions from other powers
profits of justice
extraordinary revenue

Question 5

crown lands

Answer 5

same into play after Henry abolished Edwards system of administration through the chamber
Henry started on £12000 a year being made but after this abolishment the finances grew to around £42000 per year

Question 6

what was tonage and poundage?

Answer 6

Tonnage was a fixed subsidy on each tun (cask) of wine imported, and poundage was an ad valorem (proportional) tax on all imported and exported goods.