Local Government Flashcards
Chief of all the local officials
Lord Lieutenant
How many Lord Lieutenants were there per county?
1
Responsible for maintaining law on a local level on a daily basis
Justice of the Peace
How many Justice of the Peaces were there per county?
30-60
3 specific things that Justices of the Peace did
- Judges in court for minor crimes
- Oversaw maintenance of highways
- Administered poor relief to unemployed
What Justices of the Peace were awarded for their role
Status and respect in their region
No money though
This job was changing as it had very medieval roots and most of it’s responsibilities were being passed to the Lord Lieutenant
The Sheriff
How many sheriffs were there per county?
1
A lesser officer responsible for watching vagabonds, keeping order in taverns, carrying out punishments, impounding stray animals and preventing trespassers and poachers.
Parish Constable
Similar role to the Parish Constable but patrols at night
Night Watchman
Collected the poor rate and distributed it to those who needed it
Overseer of the Poor
How many times did parliament meet in Elizabeth’s reign?
13 times
3 reasons Elizabeth called parliament
- Short of money and needed to raise taxes
- Needed to pass an act
- Wanted support or advice
Who chose the topics to be discussed in parliament?
Elizabeth
How much was the Marian debt?
£270,000
