The strengths and weaknesses of Charles I

Question 1

Strengths

The advantage of kingship

Answer 1

The majority of his citizens still held the monarchy in high regard.
There was little chance that his powers would be greatly restricted

Question 2

Strengths

Royal prerogative

Answer 2

Charles still possessed vast powers through his royal prerogative, such as the ability to summon and dissolve parliament, declare war and choose his own advisers

Question 3

Weakness

Money

Answer 3

Charles lacked money and was obliged to pay compensation to the Scots

Question 4

Weakness

Disunity in the three kingdoms

Answer 4

The Covenanters controlled lowland Scotland and Catholic Ireland was on the brink of revolt