Elizabethan government Flashcards
Why did Elizabeth do Royal progresses?
To examine noble families.
What did Elizabeth do during her coronation?
She walked around London, dressed as glamorously as possible, talking to people. Gained respect from the people.
Why did artists falsely convey Elizabeth’s looks?
To hide smallpox scars on the face.
What languages could Elizabeth speak?
French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, and Latin
What sport did Elizabeth do?
Archery
What important (types) of people were there in the royal court?
- Ladies in waiting
- Servants
- Chief advisors
What is Patronage?
Doing good things to gain Elizabeth’s attention.
What were factions?
Groups of nobles ganging up on each other.
What is a famous rivalry in the royal court?
Lord Dudley and William Cecil.
Who appointed Privy Councillors?
Queen Elizabeth
How often did the Privy council meet?
Met 2-3 times a week
What are the three functions of the Privy council?
1) To advise the queen on policy
2) To watch over the daily government of the realm
3) To consider petitions from private individulas
What are the 7 roles in the Privy council?
- Secretary of state
- Lord treasurer
- Lord high admiral
- Comptroller of the household
- Lord Chamberlain
- Keeper of the great seal
- Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
What was the Comptroller of the household’s role?
To manage the Queens finances
What was the Keeper of the great seal’s role?
To make sure that government documents are legalised
What was the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster’s role?
Looked after the estates and revenues of the Duchy of Lancaster.
Name 3 key Privy councillors.
1) William Cecil
2) Robert Dudley
3) Francis Walshingham
What were lord lieutenants?
- Members of the privy council
- Controlled local militia and JPs
What were Parish constables?
- A post only lasted 1 year
- Unpaid
- Keep peace, arrest lawbreakers
- Carry out punishments such as whipping
What were Justices of peice?
- 30 to 40 per county
- Collected taxes
- Maintained highways
- Unpaid
What were overseers of the poor?
- Collected local taxes
- Helped the poor
How often did parliament meet during Elizabeth’s reign?
13 occasions
What was the main motive to calling parliament?
For financial reasons
How many MPs were there in the Elizabethan parliament?
450
