Government Flashcards
1
Q
What were the two parts of the Royal court
A
Privy and Presence chamber
2
Q
How had the role of the privy chamber changed?
A
- Gentlemen of the privy chamber could no longer access the monarch when they pleased
- Admission to it was carefully guarded
3
Q
How did the use of the Privy council change through her reign?
A
- Met more frequently with less members
4
Q
How was the privy council changed in the 1570s?
A
- Influence of the Conservatives fell (Norfolks execution and death of Lord Treasurer Winchester)
- Introduction of Protestants (Mildmay, Sadler) balanced with promotion of conservatives (Croft and Hatton)
5
Q
How did Elizabeth’s council weaken in the 1580’s?
A
- Death of Leicester 1588, took personally
- Walsingham , Croft, Warwick and Shrewsbury all died in 1590
- Refused to let Burghley (Cecil) retire, less effective
- Rivalry between R.Cecil and Essex
- Lack of senior noblemen
6
Q
What did Essex’s coup represent? When was it?
A
- 1601
- Showed Elizabeth was becoming unpopular
- Discontent with her lack of authority
7
Q
How often was extraordinary revenue granted to the crown in parliament?
A
11 out of the 13 called
8
Q
What is an example of how Elizabeth protected her Royal prerogative?
A
- Imprisonment of Peter Wentworth in 1593
- Arguing for a named successor
9
Q
When was the ‘Golden speech’ ?
A
1601
10
Q
When did Elizabeth get smallpox?
A
October 1562
