Government and Justice Flashcards
1
Q
Who did Edward delegate control over certain areas of the country to?
A
Herbert - South Wales
Hastings - East Midlands
Richard of Gloucester - The North
2
Q
How did Edward involve himself in law enforcement?
A
Accompanied judges on their circuits.
Insisted on rigorous punishments for offenders.
3
Q
What feuds did Edward IV intervene in?
A
Duke of Norfolk vs Pastons.
Stanleys vs Harringtons
4
Q
Who did Edward IV use as Justices of the Peace?
A
The local gentry.
5
Q
How did Edward limit the power of the over-mighty nobles?
A
He passed a law against retaining.
