How Did The Tudor Government Work Flashcards
1
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The court
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Moved with the queen
-below the queen
2
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The household
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- was to attend Elizabeth and provide her with personal companions
- ladies in waiting would dress her and keep her company
3
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The privy council
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- Centre of government
- Advise Elizabeth on policy of country and to ensure kingdom was secure
- met daily
4
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Parliament
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- controlled by Elizabeth
- met 13 sessions and 140 weeks in Elizabeth’s 45 year reign
- approve taxation for warfare
- religious laws do protect Protestant faith
- discussions about queens security and safety
5
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The law courts
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Preserve law and order throughout the realm
6
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Importance of patronage
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- Access to queen-opportunity for power and influence
- CULT OF GLORIANA-went on royal progresses as a way of promoting herself, portraits painted to celebrate key achievement and qualities
