Elizabeth Government Flashcards
Who were the privy council Elizabeth
The Privy Council were a group of powerful noblemen appointed by Elizabeth. They advised Elizabeth but did not control her
Three functions of privy council
- To advise the queen on policy
- To watch over the daily government of the realm
- To consider petitions from the private individuals
Why did Elizabeth do royal progresses
To examine noble families
Why did artists falsely convey Elizabeth’s looks
To hid smallpox scars on her face
What important ‘types’ of people were there in the royal court
- Ladies in waiting
- Servants
- Chief advisors
Famous rivalry’s in the royal court
Lord Dudley and William Cecil
Who appointed privy councillors
Queen Elizabeth
How often did privy council meet
3-4 times a week
Key privy councillors
- William Cecil
- Robert Dudley
- Francis walshingham
What was the comptroller of the households role
To manage the queens finances
What were lord lieutenants
- Members of the privy council
- Controlled local militia and JPs
What were parish constables
- A post only lasted a year
- Unpaid
- Keep peace , arrest lawbreakers
- Carry out punishments such as wipping
What was the main motive to calling parliament
For financial reasons
How many MPs were there in the Elizabethan government
MP-Members of parliament
450
What did parliament discuss in 1587
Proposed changes to the Church of England which Elizabeth protested about
