Elizabethean Government Flashcards
1
Q
In order who has the most power in Elizabethan government
A
Elizabeth
Privy council (her advisors)
Parliament
2
Q
Privy council role?
A
To advise Elizabeth on decisions.
They were important noblemen
Varied between 12 and 20 members
3
Q
Parliaments role?
A
Main job is too pass laws, raising taxes and stuff involving wars
4
Q
Who was William Cecil
A
Elizabeth’s chief advisor (most important)
5
Q
What is patronage
A
It is the appointment of a person to a government post on the basis of partisan loyalty
It was a reward (money or land) which was given to people Elizabeth believed was loyal
6
Q
What were the people who worked for local government called
A
Justices of peace
