Government/Parilament Flashcards
Out of 27, how many meetings of parliament was Henry in London for and how man did he attend?
He attended 6 and was present for 19.
When was the Amicable Grant proposed and for what reason?
1525, Henry wanted to invade France again.
How did the Amicable Grant gain money?
It demanded 1/6 of laymen’s wages and 1/3 of equivalent clergy wealth.
What was the benefit of clergy?
This enabled clerics to be tried in ecclesiastical court.
What was anti-clericalism?
This was an act passed in parliament in 1525, that limited the benefit of the clergy to men in holy orders.
What was the Hunne case in 1515?
Richard Hunne was a London merchant that clashed with the clergy over payment for spiritual services, once he had taken his grievances to the king’s court he was arrested on charges of heresy and later found dead in a London prison.
What was parliament like after the downfall of Wolsey?
The parliament was a confused political system which provided no help of a replacement.
What did the number of Henry’s peers increase to and who did this outnumber?
55 (in 1534) this made the clergy a minority.
How did the star chamber gain status?
the election of 14 new borough MPs.
How many times were parliment called during the year 1509-1531 and what did this do?
11 sessions which made law reform more frequent
What did the work of parliament focus on in the years 1529-31?
- abuses of the church and non-residence by the clergy
- the extraction of fees by officials in church courts
What did the work of parliament focus on in the year 1534?
This was after the act of royal supremacy therefore parliament was confined to;
- discussing church affairs
- penalties for those who transgressed laws.
How did the Franchises Act (1536) help parliament?
The act, implemented by Cromwell, extended parliament’s jurisdiction into property rights.
What were the main focuses of parliament in 1532-15234?
- The divorce of Catherine of Aragon
- Ensuring royal supremacy
- Disassociation of the church and the dissolution of the monasteries
What does non-residence mean?
Abuse by clerics who held positions in parishes & lived off the proceeds
