Government

Question 1

What was the Council Learned

Answer 1

• Its function was to maintain King’s revenue and exploit prerogative rights
• Ran by Empson and Dudley after 1503 - extremely efficient tax collectors (hated)

Question 2

What was the role of parliament

was it used much?

Answer 2

• To raise taxes and pass acts

- Called 7 times in his reign

Question 3

What were JPs

Answer 3

• Local gentry who were responsible for maintenance of law and order

Question 4

Significance/summary of financial policy on Henry

Answer 4

The main victims of Henry’s policies were landowners, the very people he would have had to rely on if his throne was threatened.