The Political Nation Flashcards
What is the Political Nation?
This term refers to those people in early modern Britain with economic, political and social influence.
What is the Political Nation based on and why?
Economic standing, land ownership because it was their wealth that gave them their political and social power.
Who was the head of the Political Nation?
The Monarch
The order of the political nation?
King, Council and Parliament
What was the king divided into?
Chancery, Exchequer and Courts
What are types of officials?
Country and Parish
State the County officials
Justice of peace, Lord lieutenant, Sheriffs and Assize judges
State the Parish officials
Constables, Church warden, Overseer and Town officials.
What is a Parliament?
Legislative body of government.
What is a Council?
Body of advisers to the sovereign made up of church men and military leaders.
What does the court of Chancery do?
It is a court of equity that follows a set of loose rules to avoid the harshness of common law courts.
What is the Exchequer?
Government office responsible for collecting taxes.
What does the Justice of Peace do?
Responsible for protecting law and order.
What does the Lord Lieutenant do?
In charge of raising troops.
What does a Sheriff do?
Collects revenue and fines as the kings representative.
