Personal Rule: Courts Flashcards
1
Q
How did the political influence of the PC grow in the PR?
A
Absence of plmt meant it held greater importance
2
Q
How did Charles centralise govt?
Give 2 examples
A
1631 Book of Orders brought country justices under PC supervision
Powers of northern, Welsh and Scottish administrators increased
3
Q
What were the High Commission and Court of Star Chamber?
A
High Commission was the supreme ecclesiastical court and was used to regulate conformity
Those found guilty by the HC were sentenced by Star Chamber - made up of PC selected by Charles and held cases in secret
Together they enforced Charles’ will and protected his prerogative
