Elizabeth Section 2 - Local Government Flashcards
1
Q
Who ran the government of England?
A
The Queen and her Privy Council
2
Q
Why was a local government needed?
A
To control different areas of the country
3
Q
Who was each county controlled by
A
Lord Lieutenant (appointed by the queen form of patronage)
4
Q
What did lord Lieutenant do?
A
Kept the Queen and the privy council informed of what was going on
Organised a local army to deal with rebellions
5
Q
What we’re Justices of the Peace responsible for (JPs)?
A
Law and order
Collecting taxes and fines
Enforcing the Poor law
Judging court cases
6
Q
How many JPs were there ?
A
40 in each county appointed by the Queen (patronage)
7
Q
What did JPs being unpaid lead to?
A
Corruption and bribery
