The government structure Flashcards
Who was directly under the queen?
the court
Who was under the court?
the privy concil
How did Elizabeth manage the court?
divide and rule
Why did Elizabeth not get on with parliament?
goals didn’t align, anti-catholic extremists, held power over her
What did Elizabeth use the Progress for?
show of wealth and to visit subjects
What was the Patronage?
The group made to replace the privy court due to Elizabeth being a woman
How many sessions of parliament was there during her reign of 45 years?
13 sessions
How often did parliament meet?
3 weeks per year
What was often discussed in parliament?
laws, taxes, religion, governing England
What year did the royal supremacy take over Protestant churches?
1559
What year did Elizabeth have to ask parliament for taxes to fight against Scotland and France?
1563
What year were laws against the Pope and Traitors passed?
1571
When were the catholic plots?
1572