Henry VII- Government

Question 1

What was the Privy Council’s main role?

Answer 1

Advise the King on the general admin of England.(tax,revenue,control etc.)

Question 2

What was the council made up of?

Answer 2

Lords (Daubeney), Gentry (Morton and Fox) and professionals.

Question 3

How many times did the Great Council (House of Lords) meet?

Answer 3

5

Question 4

How many times did Parliament meet?

Answer 4

5 in the first 10 years of his reign and twice in the last 14 years.

Question 5

What was the role of the Council Learned?

Answer 5

Enforce the fines, Bonds and Recognizances and control the Nobles. As well as shady background operations in order to keep Lords and control and scope out potential threats/ plans for rebellion.

Question 6

What was the importance of the Court and Household?

Answer 6

It had to be magnificent in order to demonstrate power and wealth.

Question 7

What was the role of the Justices of the Peace?

Answer 7

Local officials responsible for local admin, crime and tax. They met 4 times with the King during his reign.