The Political Nation, social basis of power Flashcards
1
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Powers within Royal Prerogative Rights:
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- Granted by divine right
- Foreign Policy, e.g wars and diplomacy
- Dismissal and gathering of parliament
- Head of church
- Prerogative income
2
Q
Limits on the prerogative rights:
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-Taxes could only be raised by parliament
3
Q
Role of the Privy council:
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Top of the political nation, a small group of advisors chosen by the king
4
Q
Role of Parliament:
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Below privy council, democratically elected representatives that the king would call to speak to about war or finances
5
Q
Roles of Chancery courts:
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Below parliament, court of equity, overruled common law
6
Q
Roles of Exchequer courts:
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Below parliament, responsible for collecting payments
7
Q
List the county officials:
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Justices of peace, lords, sheriffs, assize judges
8
Q
List the parish officials:
A
Constables, church wardens, overseers, town officials
