queen government and religion Flashcards
what was elizabeths government made up of?
the privy council
parliament
the court
lord lieutenants
justices of the peace
what was the role of the court?
made up of noblemen who acted as the monarch’s advisors and friends
they advised the monarch and helped display her wealth and power
members of the court could also be members of the privy council
what was the role of the privy council?
members of the nobility who helped govern the country. they monitored parliament, JP’s and oversaw the law and order and security of the country
what was the role of parliament?
advised Elizabeth’s government, made up the House of Lords and the House of Commons
parliament passed laws and approved taxes , extraordinary taxation
what was the role of lord lieutenants?
noblemen, appointed by government, who governed English counties and raised the local militia
what was the role of the justices of the peace?
large landowners appointed by government, who kept law and order locally and heard court cases
what was the House of Lords made up of ?
noblemen and bishops
what was the houses of common made up of?
they were elected, though very few people could vote
what was extraordinary taxation?
extra taxes required to pay for unexpected expenses, like war
did Elizabeth posses complete power over the law?
No, she could not pass laws or raise taxes without parliaments permission
what were milita?
a force of ordinary people raised in an emergency
Problems with Elizabeth when she became Queen?
. Elizabeth was young and lacked experience
. Elizabeths government needed money
. Catholics refused to acknowledge Elizabeth’s right to rule England
. to pass laws Elizabeth needed support of parliament
. Elizabeth’s legitimacy was in doubt as the pope had refused to recognise her mother’s marriage to Henry VIII
What was the reason for people challenging Elizabeths legitimacy?
Henry VIII had divorced Catherine of Aragon and married Anne Boleyn (Elizabeths mother)
the pope refused to recognise this divorce when Bol
