how successfully did Henry strengthen central and local government

Question 1

central government authority

Answer 1

• passed laws against nobles

- council learned in the law- stopped lots of coruption

Question 2

problems of central government

Answer 2

• alienated the nobles

- a planned noble rebellion

Question 3

Councils

Answer 3

Jasper Tudor ran the Council of Wales and the Earl of Surrey ran the Council of the North

ensured efficient administration of borders and the locals had a close eye kept on them, which ensured Henry’s security and safety

Question 4

Local government aimed

Answer 4

to control the local population which would ensure social stability

used a system of royal officials like Justices of the peace

Question 5

problems of local government

Answer 5

only worked during peace

were not paid

Question 6

local government was an

Answer 6

improvement on Edward IV’s system as it was slow and unreliable

he gave power to several people so no one man could be too powerful

Question 7

uses of parliament

Answer 7

taxes - which caused two rebellions

cementing his claim from the beginning

Question 8

problems with parliament

Answer 8

only used it 7 times

Question 9

JPs

Answer 9

key enforcers of law and order for Henry

-this was a successful policy for Henry, in both terms of efficiency and as a method of reducing corruption

Question 10

council learned in the law

Answer 10

set up in 1495 and ensured the collection of feudal dues owed to Henry

it was hated and feared

Question 11

the star chamber

Answer 11

set up 1547 and used to prosecute anyone who was rebellious or lawless

not used ver often but was a powerful deterrent to the nation