HVII government Flashcards
Who was the centre of Medieval English government? Who were his supporters?
The king and his supporters were the kings council
What were the functions of the kings council?
Advise the king on matters of state to administer law and order and control the local government
What council aututed the revenues of crown lands
Court of general surveyors
What was the council learned in law responsible for?
Wardship, marriage and relief of all the kings tenants, collection of feudal dues.
Why was the council learned in law disliked?
Connection with bonds and recognisances (most important but most detested of all Henry’s institutions and government)
What are 2 acts a council not mentioned was involved with
Livery and maintainable
What were Henrietta regional governments split into
Council of the north
Council in wales and the marches
Council of Ireland
Who lead thee council?
Thomas Howard, earl of Surrey - council of the North
Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford - council in Wales and the marches
Sir Edward ponying - council of Ireland
What were the two most important officials in each country?
sheriff and Justice of the Peace
What were the sheriffs responsible for?
- management of parliamentary elections
- peacekeeping and detention of criminals
What were the JP’s courts known as?
Quarter sessions
JP’s had the power to do what?
- Arrest, try and imprison
- issue a range of punishments, including the death penalty
Where were serious offences such as treason and rebellion tried at?
Courts of assize
What was the highest criminal court?
Court of king’s bench which could override decisions made at quarter sessions to assize courts
What bills were frequently passed
Acts of attainder
