Government Flashcards
What is the definition of monarchy?
A form of Government with a monarch at the head.
What is the definition of the Royal Council?
The Inner circle of nobility that advised Henry.
How many Royal Councillors were there?
227 Royal Councillors
7-24 regular attendees
When was the Court of the Star Chamber created?
1487 Act for creation of Star chamber
What did the Court of the Star Chamber do?
Dealt with lawlessness such as illegal retaining, riots and the prevention of justice.
What is the definition of Bonds & Recognisances?
Source of Extraordinary revenue
Demanded from those whose loyalty was questionable
Guaranteed good behaviour and loyalty
They were a way of controlling nobility
If one betrayed Henry they were all punished, financially ruined
What was the Council Learned in Law?
First specialised body
Overseen by Empson & Dudley
Staffed by Lawyers
What did the Council Learned in Law do for Henry?
Investigated crowns territorial and feudal rights
Collected depts owed to the King
Supervised Bonds & Recognisances
1504-08 raised 30,000
Acted without a jury and had a free hand
What is the definition of Crown lands?
The lands Henry owned
Henry inherited all lands held by the Houses of York and Lancaster
Increased by attainers
Reversion of land to the King upon tenants death
What are Feudal dues?
Payments that the King could demand
Gifts given to the King upon his Sons receiving titles and his daughters marrying
Which bodies of the Royal council dealt with law and order?
Council learned in law
Court of the star chamber
Court of chancery
When was the Council Leaned in Law created?
1495
What was the purpose of the Household?
Attending to the personal needs of the king
Which bodies are the financial courts?
The Royal Chamber
The Exchequer
Which bodies make up the Household?
Privy Chamber
The Household Proper
The Royal Household
