Elizabethan Government Flashcards
What did Elizabeths court do?
They helped to advise the monarch and helped to display her wealth and power.
what was Elizabeths court made up of
the court was made up of noblemen who acted as the monarchs advisors and friends.
What was the Privy council made up of?
members of the nobility who helped to govern the country
What did justices of the peace do?
oversaw law and order and the security of the country
What were justices of the peace?
they were large landowners who were appointed by the government
What did lord lieutenants do?
noblemen, appointed by Government, who Governed English counties and raised local militia
what was the parliament made up of?
House of lords and the House of Commons
What was the house of lords made up of
noblemen and bishops
What was the house of commons made up of?
elected, though few people could vote
what did parliament do
passed laws and approved taxes (extraordinary taxation)
When did Elizabeth become Queen?
1558
What was Elizabeth’s limitations to power?
- could not pass laws without parliament’s permission
- could not raise taxes without parliament’s agreement
