New Monarchy Traditional Methods Flashcards
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Income
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Relied on taxes from Parliament, the money from which went into the exchequer, along with money from King’s own land
2
Q
Household
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Often held sumptuous court designed to show his power, most of members of the household were closely linked to King
3
Q
Land Grants
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Gave land to wider nobility in smaller chunks to prevent build up of power by any one person
4
Q
Law and Order
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Often devolved to localities with Sheriffs taking responsibility
Only severe cases were taken before King’s bench