How Elizabeth ruled

Question 1

The courtiers

Answer 1

Body of people who lived in or near the house of the monarch
Made of nobility and were the monarch’s key servants, adviser or friend
Had to give a public display of wealth and power

Question 2

Privy council

Answer 2

Made up of leading courtiers and very senior government officials, like Sir William Cecil
Made up of 19 members and met at least 3 times a week. Their job was to debate current issues and advise the monarch on government policy, ensure the monarchs decisions were carried out, oversee law and order, monitor Justices of the Peace and also monitor Parliament.

Question 3

Parliament

Answer 3

Made up of the House of Lords and House of Commons
Only be called and dismissed by monarch
Only rich could vote
Elizabeth called parliament 10 times during reign
Role - grant taxation, pass laws and offer advice to monarch

Question 4

Lords lieutenant

Answer 4

Each county had one chose by monarch
Members of nobility
Raised and trained militia, enforced policies and supported local government to maintain monarch’s power and England’s defences

Question 5

Justice of the peaces

Answer 5

Landowners who kept law and order
Unpaid and reported to privy council
Popular due to status and power
Make sure all social and economical policies were carried out
Heard county court cases every three months for more serious crimes
Part of local government