2.4 Choosing her Councillors Flashcards
1
Q
What was the job of the privy council
A
They were responsible for administration, such as overseeing finance and controlling the business of Parliament
2
Q
Who did Elizabeth make Secretary of State as soon as she became Queen?
A
William Cecil
3
Q
Mary had 50 councillors. How many did Elizabeth have?
A
20
4
Q
Who did Elizabeth purposely not make councillor for another four years to avoid people thinking she was biased?
A
Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester
