Commonwealth in 1949

Question 1

Why was the Council of States created?

Answer 1

The Council of State was introduced to replace the vacuum cased by the loss of the executive powers of the king.

Question 2

What was the make up of the Council of State?

Answer 2

The Council of State was made up of 41 councillors, elected by the Rump, including peers Commons MPs and magistrates

Question 3

What was the limitation of the Council of State?

Answer 3

Attendance at the Council was poor, with rarely more than fifteen members and sometimes falling below its lower limit of nine.

Question 4

How often did election of the Council of State hold?

Answer 4

Elections to the Council were held annually for the duration of the Rump