The Instrument of the Government Flashcards
1
Q
Who drafted the Instrument?
A
John Lambert
2
Q
Why did a new government need to be sat up?
A
Fear of anarchy
3
Q
What did the Instrument do?
A
Set out the powers exercised by the Protector, Council and parliament
4
Q
What was the Protector allowed to do?
A
- Hold position for a lifetime
- Some powers of the monarch
- Guaranteed sufficient income
- Could not choose to get rid of Councillors
5
Q
Who was appointed Lord Protector?
A
Oliver Cromwell
6
Q
What did the Council consist of?
A
The Protector, 7 army officials and 8 civiliians
7
Q
What was the role of the Council?
A
Advising Cromwell
8
Q
How many members of parliament were there?
A
430
9
Q
What religion couldn’t sit as an MP?
A
Catholic
10
Q
What did the government now not have control over?
A
The army, finances and the Church
