Elizabethan Parliament Flashcards
What was the general perception of Parliament for Elizabeth?
A necessary but occasional evil for Elizabeth
How many acts were passed during Elizabeth’s reign?
38 acts passed
What were the Acts of Supremacy and Uniformity related to?
Religion
What social policy acts were passed in 1598 and 1601?
Poor relief acts
What type of revenue did Elizabeth often need to discuss in Parliament?
Extraordinary revenue
How many sessions of Parliament saw discussion of revenue?
11 out of 13 sessions
What was a major reason for needing extraordinary revenue?
Level of ordinary revenue had fallen due to her spending
What was Elizabeth’s stance on advice from MPs?
Elizabeth was against advice from MPs
What role did Parliament serve in relation to the Council?
A vessel between the Council and local authorities
Who helped frame and shape bills in Parliament?
Sir William Cecil
What was the role of the Council’s ‘floor managers’?
Helped manage legislative business
Which lawyer MPs helped promote Cecil’s agenda?
Lawyer MPs
What did Elizabeth do in response to debates about marriage or succession?
Raged at Parliament for wanting to debate these topics
How many bills did Elizabeth refuse during her reign?
Refused 60 bills in total
What was the consequence for Peter Wentworth in 1593?
Imprisoned for demanding Elizabeth name her successor
What event led to the breakdown of the relationship between Parliament and the Crown in 1601?
Monopolies
What was the outcome of the final Parliament of 1601?
Compromise reached and the Golden Speech delivered
Fill in the blank: Elizabeth’s intervention in Parliament was often characterized by _______.
Charm and flattery as persuasion
True or False: Elizabeth welcomed criticism of Church of England legislation.
False
What was a significant political event following the murder of William of Orange?
Elizabeth listened to advice on what to do with Mary, Queen of Scots
