chapter 16 instrument of government

Question 1

what was some of the key features of the instrument of government?

Answer 1

cromwell as protector, parliament elected every three years for a minimum of 5 months, council of state had a say in finance, appointments and control of armed forces, militia was controlled by protector and parliament

Question 2

who wrote the instrument of government?

Answer 2

john lambert

Question 3

what was it?

Answer 3

britain’s first written constitution

Question 4

what were ordinances?

Answer 4

authoritive law/decrees

Question 5

what were cromwell’s main aims?

Answer 5

healing the nation after civil war and religious and social reformation-establishing godly rule

Question 6

when could ordinances be used?

Answer 6

between parliament sittings

Question 7

how many ordinances were issued between 24 december 53 and 2 september 54?

Answer 7

83

Question 8

what did most ordinances deal with?

Answer 8

finance - made the tax collection system more efficient