Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Henry VII, 1485-1509 > Government > Flashcards

Government Flashcards

1
Q

What was Henry’s approach to Government ?

A
  • Personal approach
  • Wanted to do everything himself
  • Focused on taxation
  • Was determined to re-establish good governance
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How was Government split ?

A
  • Into 3 parts
  • Central Government
  • Local Government
  • Regional Government
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What was the Royal Household ?

A
  • Looked after domestic needs of the King
  • Were members of the court
  • Went wherever the king went
  • Important in the day to day running of the country
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What was the functions of the King’s Council ?

A
  • Advice the king
  • Administer the realm on the king’s behalf
  • Make legal judgements
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What were the types of councillors within the King’s Council ?

A
  • Members of nobility - Lords Daubney & Dynham
  • Churchmen - John Morton and Richard Fox
  • Laymen (gentry or lawyers)- Sir Reginald Bray and Edmund Dudley
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What was the Great Council ?

A
  • Gathering of the House of Lords without the House of Commons
  • No clearly defined functions
  • Only met 5 times
  • Issues relating to war/rebellion and making key designs regarding national security
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What was the Council Learned ?

A
  • Corrupt committee
  • Exploited the kings prerogative rights
  • Led by Empson and Dudley
  • Important for raising finances
  • Caused fear and anger
  • Bypassed the normal legal system
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What was the Royal Court ?

A
  • Function was to entertain the king when foreign visitors came
  • Formed factions
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What was the Privy Chamber ?

A
  • Heart of the household apartments
  • Where the king could retreat
  • Chosen by the king, had the closest access to the king
  • Could influence him
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

How was the monarchy a Personal Monarchy ?

A
  • The amount of political power and influence of an individual depended on their relationship with the king
  • Access to the king was therefore very important
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What was the Star Chamber ?

A
  • Separate court set up
  • Prosecute anyone who behaved in a rebellious/lawless manner
  • Cases dealt with by nobles
  • Council dominated by Lord Chancellor
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What was Parliament ?

A
  • Made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords
  • Granted extraordinary revenue and passed laws
  • They met occasionally
  • Only king could call parliament
  • Called a total of 7 parliaments in his reign
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What were the three main functions of Parliament ?

A
  • Pass Laws
  • Grant taxation to the crown
  • Grant extraordinary revenue
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What was the Council of the North ?

A
  • In York
  • Function to ensure good governance of lawless region was maintained
  • Had a responsibility of defence in the Northern Counties of England
  • Henry gave this responsibility to powerful Northern families
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What was the Council in Wales ?

A
  • Consisted of the principality and the marcher lordships
  • Henry restored the Council of Wales
  • Staffed it with Welsh nobles under the leadership of his uncle Jasper
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What was the Regional Government in Ireland ?

A
  • Henry was Lord of Ireland
  • Earl of Kildare was the deputy but was replaced with Sir Edward Poynings
  • Poynings failed to reduce the independence of Irish Parliament
  • Kildare was restored
  • Most of Ireland lacked proper governance throughout Henry’s reign
17
Q

What were Justice of the Peaces ?

A
  • Maintained law and order in the countryside
  • Appointed on a county by county basis
  • Met 4 times a year to administer justice
  • Were mostly local gentry who wanted greater prestige
18
Q

How did the powers of the JP’s increase during Henry’s reign ?

A

1485- powers of arrest to poachers and hunters
1491- powers to grant bail
1495- powers to vet juries

19
Q

What was the Privy Council ?

A
  • Group of advisors chosen by the king
  • Gave king advice
  • 40/50 members
20
Q

What was the role of William Stanley ?

A
  • Henry’s step uncle
  • Appointed lord Chamberlain
  • Head of royal household

Henry VII, 1485-1509 (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions