Government On Elizabeth’s Accession Flashcards
Who did the Elizabethan government involve?
The court, the privy council, parliament, lord lieutenants and justices of the peace
Who was part of the court?
Nobleman who acted as the monarchs advisors and friends
What was the role of the court?
To entertain and advise Elizabeth and to help display Elizabeth’s wealth and power
What could the members of the court also be apart of?
The privy council
Who was part of the privy council?
Members of the nobility who helped govern the country
What was the role of the privy council?
To monitor parliament, justices of the peace and too oversee law and order and the security of the country
What was parliament made up of?
The House of Lords and the House of Commons
What was the role of parliament?
To advise Elizabeth’s government and to pass laws and approve taxes
Who was part of the House of Lords?
Nobleman and bishops
How were members of the House of Commons selected?
Through election
Who couldn’t vote?
Women and people who didn’t own land
Who were the lord lieutenants?
Nobleman appointed by government
What did the lord lieutenants do?
Governed English counties and raised the local militia
What was the local militia?
A military force of ordinary people (not professional soldiers) raised in an emergency
What role did Elizabeth have?
To declare war or make peace, call or dismiss parliament, reject or agree to laws, and to grant titles or lands, money or jobs
What could Elizabeth not do?
Pass laws without parliaments approval or raise taxes without parliaments agreement
What is extraordinary taxation?
Extra taxes required to pay for unexpected expenses (especially war)
Who were justices of the peace?
Large land owners appointed by the government
What did justices of te peace do?
Kept law and order locally and heard court cases
