Relations with Parliament Flashcards
What was the Form of Apology and Satisfaction ?
A method for the commons to show their feelings about Royal action or their own privileges in a way that was not confrontational was to write in it their journal.
What positives came out of the gunpowder plot concering James and Parliaments relationship ?
James was given the largest peacetime supply that had been known, however this didn’t last long.
What was the addled Parliament ?
James called a parliament with no clear goal and James dissolved It after three weeks
Who was Robert Carr ?
A young French-educated Scot, one of James’ favourites . Married Catholic sympathisers
What was the Overbury affair ?
The murder of Sir Thomas Overbury by Carr and his wife after opposing their marriage.
Who was George Villiers ?
One of James’ favourites. Future Duke of Buckingham. Became Lord Admiral and declared war on Spain and France when Charles was in power.
What was the Subsidy act ?
Charles and Buckingham attempting to get money for war from Parliament after their trip to Madrid where Charles failed to ‘woo’ the Infanta.
What was the statue of monopolies ?
A bill limiting the Kings right to make grants to individuals. An attack on James’ prerogative.
