Henry VII's Government Quiz Flashcards
What does the Council do?
Make legal judgements, advise King, administer realm on King’s behalf, met separately without King
Who was part of the Council?
Nobility, churchmen, laymen
What were the different types of feudal dues?
Relief - tax from inherited land
Livery - paid by wards when took control of land
Wardship - control of lands and revenue of underage heirs
What was the Council Learned (in Law)?
Maintain King’s revenue, exploit feudal dues, ‘specialist board’, Office of Duchy of Lancaster, not a recognised court of law and those summoned had no chance to appeal
What was the Household Proper?
Looking after the King
Who was part of the Chamber?
The Lord Chamberlain
Why was the Privy Chamber created?
- Lord Chamberlain involved with Warbeck in 1495
- Harder for people to influence the King
What was the role of the Justices of the Peace?
Replace jury members that were bribed and vet juries
What was parliament’s purpose?
Passed laws, grant tax to Crown, local issues
What were some parliamentary actions?
National security and raising of revenue, Acts of Attainder, tonnage and poundage, extraordinary revenue
