Tudor Legacy Flashcards
1
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Britain in 1603
A
Ruled by a monarch. No religious, political or cultural unity
2
Q
Relationship between England and Scotland in 1603
A
Hostilities between England and Scotland despite James I having originally been King of Scotland
3
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Political Nation in 1603
A
A small Political Nation made up of the nobility and upper classes
4
Q
Royal Court
A
King’s household, friends and greater nobility
5
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Privy Coucil
A
King’s chosen advisors and heads of major departments
6
Q
Parliament
A
House of Lords and Commons
2 MPs from each county
Called and dismissed by the King
Able to pass laws, grant and deny taxes
7
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Prerogative courts
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Staffed by privy councillors
