Government Flashcards
What is the Privy Chamber?
The King’s personal attendants who had complete access to him and his thoughts at all times. Headed by the Groom of the Stool
What was the Royal Court?
A moving body that displayed the power of the King.
What is patronage?
The giving of lands and titles as reward.
Define King-in-Parliament.
The idea that King worked with Parliament in political unison. Unquestionable because all divisions were represented in Parliament.
Outline Elton’s theory of a revolution in government.
Under the ministering of Cromwell government became a more effective and efficient institution and also increased Royal power.
How much did the dissolution of the monasteries increase income?
It doubled!
£150,000- £300,000
How did Cromwell change the Privy Council?
Reduced its size to 19-20 members
Changed its membership so it was less ‘old nobility’ and more office holders
Had a minute book and a clerk.
How were revenues for monastic lands dealt with?
Court of Augmentations
How did Cromwell manage Durham in 1536?
Removed it’s liberties and franchises and integrated it under the legal system of England.
What law brought Wales into the governing system of England?
Act for laws and justice to be ministered in Wales in like form as it is in this realm.
How did Henry gain control of the north of England?
He seines the estates of Henry Percy.
Reorganised the Council of the North.
Controlled Durham.
What is the order of importance in government?
- Royal Household
- Privy Council
- Parliament
Financial Policy under Somerset includes:
Debasement of the coinage which was only a short term success.
How did Northumberland manage finances?
Agreed to Treaty of Boulogne and ended wars.
Ended the coinage debasement
Ordered cuts to Royal expenditure.
How did John Guy describe the Privy Council?
An elite executive board.
