History- Elizabeth Flashcards
Secretary of State
Most important Privy Councillor. Closest to Liz and advised her. William Cecil most significant
Privy Council
19 members.
Met 3 times a week
Debated on issues and advise on government policy.
Oversaw law and order
Parliament
Liz called on them 10 times
Gave taxes, passed laws, offered advice.
Nobles and bishops
Act of Supremacy
Made Liz the supreme governor of the Church of England.
Clergy and royal officials had to swear an oath.
Act of Uniformity
Established appearance of churches and form of services they held.
Introduced set form of service in Book of Common Prayer.
Royal Injunctions
Set of instructions by Cecil on a wide range of issues to reinforce act of supremacy and uniformity.
Instructions on how people should worship God. Each parish have copy of Bible in English