Local Government Under Henry VII Flashcards
What was the most important part of the local government and why?
The counties because they held two different types of Royal Officials.
What were the two types of royal officials under the counties?
Sheriffs and JPs
What does JP stand for?
Justices of Peace
What were the justices of peace responsible for? X3
- Dispense justice in local courts
- Maintain peace in the countryside
- Detain criminals
What was the background of JPs?
Members of the king’s officials/ royalty
What were the attributes of being a JP x2
- Appointed for life as a JP
- 4 court sessions they were required to administer a year
What is the difference between JPs and Sheriffs?
JPs were appointed for life where as sheriffs were appointed annually
What was the role of the JPs?
Crowns representatives at a local level
What roles did sheriffs have to do?
- Manage parliamentary elections
- Detain criminals
What were the two types of court?
Court of assize and the court of king’s bench
What was the court of assize responsible for?
The most serious offenses e.g treason or murder
Who were the judges on the court of assize appointed by?
The king
What did the court of king’s bench have the power to do?
Override lower courts decisions e.g court of assize and quarter sessions ran by JPs
