Parliament

Question 1

What was E’s parliament made up of?

Answer 1

House of Commons + House of Lords

Question 2

“Elizabeth failed to manage her Parliaments effectively”
INTRO

Answer 2

E used Parliaments as a way of sounding out ideas + raising taxation, not used for day to day running of country
premise is incorrect, E commanded Parliament’s loyalty through Great Chain of Being + Divine Right
she was able to exercise sig powers over when + how parliament could meet + often governed by decree
However, as her reign progressed certain issues had to be managed with care + have led to a long historical discussion on the power of Elizabethan powers

Question 3

What certain issues did E have to handle with care as her reign progressed?

Answer 3

certain issues over religion, succession, marriage, freedom of speech, parliamentary privilege + financial affairs.

Question 4

“Elizabeth failed to manage her Parliaments effectively”
what is the debate?

Answer 4

whether there was conflict or consensus and how E dealt with these issues effectively